NC H1010

Rewrites G.S. 14-4 to establish that violations of local ordinances are Class 3 misdemeanors with maximum $500 fine, but vehicle operation or parking ordinance violations are infractions with $50 penalty maximum, and these provisions do not apply to ordinances created after December 1, 2019.

Requires legislative review of all regulatory rules creating criminal offenses or imposing criminal penalties under Article 2A of Chapter 150B, regardless of whether 10 or more persons object to the rule.

Establishes a default recklessness standard for crimes created after December 1, 2019 that do not specify criminal intent, unless the offense is not punishable by active sentence or fine exceeding $500 or the law clearly indicates strict liability intent.

Prohibits conviction for offenses created after December 1, 2019 unless the offense appears in Chapter 14, Chapter 20, or Article 5 of Chapter 90 of the General Statutes, except when the defendant has actual knowledge the conduct constitutes a crime.

Amends G.S. 150B-21.3(b1) to subject regulatory rules creating criminal offenses to automatic delayed effective dates and legislative disapproval procedures.