A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT to adopt "the old north state" as the official nickname of the state of North Carolina.
Whereas, in 1710, the Carolina colony was divided into two colonies, North Carolina and South Carolina; and
Whereas, since that time North Carolina has been referred to as "The Old North State"; and
Whereas, both the official song and toast of North Carolina are known as "The Old North State"; and
Whereas, "The Old North State" should be adopted as the official nickname of North Carolina; Now, therefore,
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
SECTION 1.  Chapter 149 of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new section to read:
"§ 149‑3.  State nickname.
"The Old North State" shall be the official nickname of the State of North Carolina."
SECTION 2.  The title of Chapter 149 of the General Statutes reads as rewritten:
"State Song, Toast, and Nickname."
SECTION 3.  This act is effective when it becomes law.