All power of suspending laws or the execution of laws by any authority, without the consent of the representatives of the people, is injurious to their rights and shall not be exercised.
History Note. - The provisions of this section are similar to those of Art. I, § 9, Const. 1868.
CASE NOTES
Cited in State ex rel. Martin v. Preston, 325 N.C. 438, 385 S.E.2d 473 (1989); Seaton v. Owens, - F. Supp. 2d - (M.D.N.C. Dec. 8, 2003).