NC S2

Allows magistrates to recuse themselves from performing marriage ceremonies based on sincerely held religious objections, with recusal lasting at least six months and requiring notice to the chief district court judge

Allows assistant registers of deeds and deputy registers of deeds to recuse from issuing marriage licenses based on sincerely held religious objections, with recusal lasting at least six months and requiring notice to the register of deeds

Requires chief district court judges to ensure marriage services remain available at least 10 hours per week over at least three business days per week, and allows court judges to serve as magistrates if all magistrates in a jurisdiction have recused

Prohibits charges or disciplinary action against magistrates, assistant registers, or deputy registers for good-faith recusals related to marriage ceremonies under this law

Allows magistrates who resigned between October 6, 2014 and the effective date to reapply for vacant positions, with service credit and retirement contributions restored if reappointed within 90 days of the law's effective date