§ 115C‑567.10. Definitions.
The following definitions apply in this Part:
(1) Claim. – A claim or cause of action seeking any legal or equitable remedy or relief.
(2) COVID‑19. – The coronavirus disease 2019.
(3) COVID‑19 emergency declaration. – Executive Order No. 116 issued March 10, 2020, by Governor Roy A. Cooper, including any amendments issued by executive order, subject to extensions under Chapter 166A of the General Statutes.
(4) COVID‑19 essential business executive order. – Executive Order No. 121 issued March 27, 2020, by Governor Roy A. Cooper, including any amendments issued by executive order, subject to extensions under Chapter 166A of the General Statutes.
(5) Individual. – A person paying, or on whose behalf a third party is paying, tuition, fees, or room and board to a nonpublic school for the 2019‑2020 academic year.
(6) Nonpublic school. – Any of the following schools, including the owners, directors, trustees, officers, employees, contractors, and agents of those schools:
a. A private church school or school of religious charter in compliance with Part 1 of this Article.
b. A qualified nonpublic school in compliance with Part 2 of this Article. (2020‑49, s. 10(a).)