Allen H. Wellons

This entire document is a public record. STATE ETHICS COMMISSION 2025 STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTEREST NO-CHANGE FORM ELECTRONIC FILING This entire form must be completed to fulfill your ethics filing obligation. Filer’s Name (First, Middle, Last) Prefix First Name Middle Name Last Name Suffix Mr. allen wellons Reason for Filing (Complete all that apply.) Are you a CANDIDATE for elected office? ☐ Yes ☒ No If yes, for what position are you seeking election? (Specify name of office seeking in box below.) Do you currently hold this position? ☐ Yes ☐ No State Government Job or Post-Service Filer (Specify agency and position.) Board/Commission (List the complete names of all State boards on which you are serving or are being considered.) Global Transpark Authority Judicial Officer, Post-Service Filer, or Appointee (Specify office) Legislator, Post-Service Filer, or Appointee (House or Senate) This entire document is a public record. AFFIRMATION I have carefully reviewed my most recently filed Statement of Economic Interest Long Form and my responses continue to be true, correct, and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I have not transferred, and will not transfer, any asset, interest, or property for the purpose of concealing it from disclosure while retaining an equitable interest. I understand that my No Change Form is a public record. I have read and understand the following statutes: N.C.G.S. § 138A-26. Concealing or failing to disclose material information. A filing person who knowingly conceals or knowingly fails to disclose information that is required to be disclosed on a statement of economic interest . . . shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor and . . . subject to disciplinary action under G.S. 138A-45. N.C.G.S. § 138A-27. Penalty for false information. A filing person who provides false information on a statement of economic interest . . . knowing that the information is false is guilty of a Class H felony and shall be subject to disciplinary action under G.S. 138A-45. I affirm under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Filed Electronically 03/17/2025 Signature Date allen wellons Printed Name Submit signed, original documents only. Do not fax or e-mail this form.

STATE ETHICS COMMISSION for Staff Use Oly G2 2024 STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTEREST | 1,1, pecaifdE CEIVED Wir LEIP) Please review carefully and confirm APR11 202 that all questions are answered. NCE! Incomplete SEIs will not be accepted. TACECOVMEION File’ Name (Fist, Middle, Last) Corin [erstname— [wiagemame Toosmame Jou | I I EP I EE Reason for Filing (Complete all that apply.) Err “name(s) of All State Boards on Which You Are Serving or Speciy agency and position: [To Which You Are Being Appointed Crowes [clon ms pane Who appointed You? Governor Cooper Currently Serving as 8 Judiclal Officer (Speciy office) | Currently Serving as a Legislator (Spacify House or Senate) re yous Cand Tor & covered ofa? (DIET, yes, please Tt he ofice and county or ATIcE TF appicabler Suprems, Superior Court; Court of Appeals; Clerk of Court, DA; Legislator; Counc State) [ves ito Do ony Immediate family members™™ currently reside In your household? ves ONo = Immediate family” includes your spouse (unless legally separated) and unemancipated minor children (under 16). It es mambars of your extended family (your and your spouse's children, grandchildren, parents, grandparents, 78 Sings, and the spouses of aach of those persons) who reside in yourhousehold: if yes, lst the full neme of all immediate family members residing in your household. List only Intel of unemancipated minors (under 18) in section 8’ below "ond full names on -Confidential Form at the end of SEL** mmr re] mio | emo | weet wnnes_| Chimbotn Wellons|_wite | come | coe | eee Im _"m, Page 10f 1 ED aa EE EE A EE EE I ER ER EE I I ER EE EN ES ER Self plus wife 100 mi thfield Johnston Dar ar tem | ores | (ee —1 [Tey ER EE I ll I I EE EE I I EA EE emeorrme | vemewrsaw | weirs | I EE EE I EE I ES EE [1] Financial Interests 3 As of December 31, 2023, did you or any members of your immediate family own any of the following financil interests Valued ot $10,000 or more? A Stock in publicly owned company? yes Cho List the name of each company in which you own holdings of $10,000 or more. Do not list the number of shares/ options, or the value of your holdings. » Include stocks held Individually or in a portfolio managed by a financial services compan. I Do not lst Interests in a widely held investment fund (including mutual funds, regulated investment companies, or pension or deferred compensation plans) if: 1. the fund Is publicly traded, or its assets are widely diversified; and 2. neither you nor an immediate family member are abl to control the fund's assets. Roberts & vellons eames 5. Stock options In a company or business? Oves [Avo C Interests in non-publicy owned company or business entity. These Induds interests In ole partnerships, \mited partnerships, jont ventures, mited liebilty companies, mite lability partnerships, and closely held corporations. [Yes [INo -1f "No," proceed to question 4, FT omwotmens | emeorcomemersumem ny Aten weTtons [ seame | C2). For sach company or business entity identified In question 3.C. (te “primary company”), please lt the nam oF any other camparies of business entities in which the primary company owns securities or equity Interests Valued a over $10,000, iknow. ‘Non-publicly Owned Company or Business Entity | Other Companies in which the Primary Company (the Primary Company listed in 3.¢.) ‘Owns Security or Equity Interests The SET and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 3of 10 € (2). 1 you know that any entity sted In 3.C or 3.C(1) above has any material business dealings or business contracts with the State of North Carolina, or Is regulated by the State, briefly describe that business activity. Name of Company or Business Entity Description of Business Activity with the State [None or Not Known 4 As of December 31, 2023, ware you or any members of your Immediate family the beneficiaries of a vested trust with a value of $10,000 or more that you created, established, orcontrollad? » Do not lst assets held n blind trusts. Definitions for “Vested Trust” and "Blind Trust” can be found on our website under “SEls | SEIHelpful Tis": hitps://ethics.nc.gov/seis/sel-helpful-tgs Oves [to Name and Address of Trustee Description of the Trust Your Relationship to the Trust S As of December 31, 2023, did you any mambers of your Immediate family have lillies of $10,000 or mare, excluding the mortgage on your primary personal residence? Examples Induds credit card dabts, auto loans, student loans, persona loans, and Intra-famiy debt. Oves Mo Name of Debtor List Type of Creditor (.g., "commercial bank,” Feredit union,” "individual," etc.) & Lit each source of income (mot specific monetary amounts) of more than £5,000 recelved by you or any members of your Immediate family during 2023. Include salary, wages, stateflocal government retirement income, professional foes, honoraria, Interest, dividends, rental Income, business income, and any other types of Income feared to be reported on your State and/or federal income tax returns. + Attention! Youmust disclosesalaryor wanes recsived rom any governmental o private entity. fnchuding employers that vou may have aiready listed in response to other SEI questions. «Do not attach tax returns. + Do not nclude Income recelved fromthe following source: capital gain; federal government or miltary Relfement banat; or Social Securty atirament, survivors, or disabilty benefits Recipient of Income [Name of Parson or Entity from| Type of Business Type of Income Which Income Was Received ‘Industry []1 had no reportable Income over $5,000 n 2023. Corns swoons | Tw — Ea E— The SET and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 4 of 10 ‘Professional and Civic Relationships verre] eiontiptorier | ammo | osteo | Cwerweron | sar | mses | one | I I ‘State of North Carolina or was regulated by the State as of December 31, 2023, briefly describe that activity. I A - 7 - I EE Aves [No [Judicial Officer/State Attorney [OJin House Attorney on -— I 1 1 Leas ame vars or set wit ho rot wil aor vn rove te long formar ame of nit amiss rn oneer | marion ote scones Dorota it gen by amber of yer exdtori rere oe poem potash pred on ‘pe Rpt fo cpp tome snd direst boner) [oem omnes | seine | » State Auditor » State Treasurer » Superintendent of PublicInstruction I Ee I. Fp p— ee of 3 prc st ep (0. ot on) poe 1 5. North Coralia Supreme Court uss Cour of Appess, Super, or Date Cour sad or a member ofan ofthe follwing bord: ves (Mo ac Commission No,” proceed to quston 18. © Const Resources Commission © Sate Board afdtucation © Sate Bard aflections © ovon of Employment Scurty © EnironmentalHanagerment Commision © ndustel Commission © man Resources Commision © Ries Review Commission © Board of ransporaton © Utes Commision © Wide Resorees Commision Tyan ware you sported or ae you bang canderd fo spporeman tot | ves [INo potion by 8 Counc of Sata member? Nor” proceet to question £5. «yon, you mus nat whethr during 2023 you angaged in ony of ong aces wih respect ofan sahalf of tn candire or enon cron of th Caunel of Sate member Who sppomadyou: + Collected contributions rom multiple contriutrs ook possession of such ee rwinstons nd abstarad or ddvared those colsted| C1¥es (INo onctins to he candidate or commis? Tasted a fundraiser at your residence or pace af busines? [Ove ome | Wi Vaurteared fo campeig-rdlted sctvie, including hone barks, es. meg: canvass, Sy, o ry Shr ves Ove Sey tnt avanees the campaign of acandae” To Have you ove bean convicted of een fo wich you have na eceved ser: (1 pardon; or (1) an order of Oves ato oteme | oateofcomition|__Cowny of conviction | _ state of conviction Are vou re fan oar lorena you beer ma a2 he EBs Comason nada You onc yoo comptance wih th Sats Government Ens AG? [Ives No if yes, loss provid that information boon: The SEX and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page sar 10 Affirmation The information provided In this Statement of Economic Intarast and any attachments are true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. I have not transferred, and will no transfer, any asset, interest, or property for the purpose of concealing it from disclosure whi retaining an equitable ntarest 1 understand that my Statement of Economic Intarest and any attachments except for the Confidential Form regarding Unemancipated Children are public records. I have read and understand the following statutes: N.C.G.5. § 1384-26. Concealing or falling to disclose materia Information. A fiing person who knowingly conceals or knowingly fails to disclose Information that i required to be disclosed ons statement of economic interest. . shal ba Gulty of a Class 1 misdemeanor end subject to discpinary action under G.5. 136A-45. N.C.G.5. § 1384-27. Penalty for false Information. A fling person who provides fase Information on a statement of economic Interest . . . knowing that the fare) ly oc ely and lb sic daca shen under G.5. 1384-45. affirm dnd petmiy ss yo that the foregoing is true and correct. 2 y 2c Signature Date bless Ue blots Printed Name ‘Submit signed, original documents only. Do not fax or e-mail this form. The SET and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 10 of 10

The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 1 of 10 STATE ETHICS COMMISSION 2023 STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTEREST ELECTRONIC FILING This entire form must be completed to fulfill your ethics filing obligation. Filer’s Name (First, Middle, Last) Prefix First Name Middle Name Last Name Suffix allen wellons Current Employer Job Title wilkins& wellons lawyer Nature or Type of Business law Reason For Filing (Complete all that apply.) Are you a CANDIDATE for elected office? ☐ Yes ☒ No If yes, for what position are you seeking election? (Specify name of office seeking in box below.) Do you currently hold this position? ☐ Yes ☐ No State Government Job (Specify agency and position.) Board/Commission (List complete names of all State boards on which you are serving or are being considered.) Global Transpark Authority Judicial Officer or Filing Post-Service (Specify office.) Legislator or Filing Post-Service(Specify House or Senate.) A. Do any immediate family members reside in your household? ☒ Yes ☐ No On this form, ”immediate family” includes your spouse (unless legally separated) and unemancipated children (minors under 18 years of age). It also includes members of your extended family (your and your spouse’s children, grandchildren, parents, grandparents, and siblings, and the spouses of each of those persons) who reside in your household. List the full name of all adults and emancipated minors in your household. Minors are children under 18. They are emancipated by marriage, enlistment in the US military, or court order for emancipation. Full names of Adults and Emancipated Minors Relationship Employer Job Title Nature of Business elizabeth hobgood wellons Spouse none The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 2 of 10 B. List only the initials of all unemancipated minors in your household below. A minor is a child under 18 years old. List the full name of each minor child on the Confidential Form at the end. Initials of Unemancipated Minors Relationship Employer Job Title Nature of Business Property Interests 1. As of December 31, 2022, did you or any members of your immediate family: A. have an ownership interest in North Carolina real estate (including your residence) with a market value of $10,000 or more? ☒ Yes ☐ No Owner of Real Estate % Ownership Interest Location by City Location by County (Self plus Spouse) 100.00% smithfield Johnston allen wellons (Self) 50.00% atlantic beach Carteret elizabeth hobgood wellons (Spouse) 50.00% atlantic beach Carteret B. lease or rent real estate or personal property to or from the State of North Carolina with a market value of $10,000 or more? ☐ Yes ☒ No Name of Lessor Name of Lessee (Renter) If Real Estate, Location by City & County If Personal Property, Describe 2. At any time during 2021 or 2022, did you or any members of your immediate family sell or buy personal property worth $10,000 or more to or from the State of North Carolina? ☐ Yes ☒ No Name of Purchaser Name of Seller Type of Property The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 3 of 10 Financial Interests 3. As of December 31, 2022, did you or any members of your immediate family own any of the following financial interests valued at $10,000 or more? List each company individually. A. Stock in a publicly owned company? ☒ Yes ☐ No ►Do not list interests in a widely held investment fund (including mutual funds, regulated investment companies, or pension or deferred compensation plans) if: 1. the fund is publicly traded or its assets are widely diversified; and 2. neither you nor an immediate family member are able to control the underlying assets. Owner of Interest Full Name of Company or ticker symbol See Attachment(s) B. Stock options in a company or business? ☐ Yes ☒ No Owner of Stock Option Full Name of Company (Do not use a ticker symbol) C. Interests in a non-publicly owned company or business entity? These include interests in sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited partnerships, joint ventures, limited liability companies, limited liability partnerships, and closely held corporations. ☒ Yes ☐ No - If “No,” proceed to question 4. Owner of Interest Name of Company or Business Entity allen wellons (Self) Roberts &Wellons'inc allen wellons (Self) Saew,llc C (1). For each company or business entity identified in question 3.C. (the “Primary Company”), please list the names of any other companies or business entities in which the Primary Company owns securities or equity interests valued at over $10,000, if known. Non-Publicly Owned Company or Business Entity (the Primary Company) Other Companies in which the Primary Company Owns Security or Equity Interests Roberts &Wellons'inc first citizens bank C (2). If you know that any entity listed in 3.C or 3.C(1) above has any material business dealings or business contracts with the State of North Carolina, or is regulated by the State, briefly describe that business activity. Name of Company or Business Entity Description of Business Activity with the State first citizens bank banking 4. As of December 31, 2022, were you or any members of your immediate family the beneficiaries of a vested trust with a value of $10,000 or more that you created, established, or controlled? Do not list assets held in blind trusts. See 2023 SEI Helpful Tips for the definition of “Vested Trust” and “Blind Trust.” https://ethics.nc.gov/seis ☒ Yes ☐ No Name and Address of Trustee Description of the Trust Your Relationship to the Trust scott Johnson 132 S 3rd smithfield, NC 27577 Insurance polices for children and grand children Created The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 4 of 10 5. As of December 31, 2022, did you any members of your immediate family have liabilities of $10,000 or more, excluding the mortgage on your primary personal residence? Examples include credit card debts, auto loans, student loans, personal loans and intra-family debt. Do not disclose the amount of the debt. ☐ Yes ☒ No Name of Debtor Type of Creditor (commercial Bank, credit union, individual, etc.) 6. List each source of income (not specific amounts) of more than $5,000 received by you or any members of your immediate family during 2022. Include salary, wages, state/local government retirement income, professional fees, honoraria, interest, dividends, rental income, business income, and other types required to be reported on State and federal tax returns. You must disclose your receipt of salary or wages from any governmental or private entity, including those already listed in response to other SEI questions. Do not include income received from the following sources: ► Capital gains ► Federal government retirement ► Military retirement ► Social security retirement, suvivors, or disability benefits Recipient of Income Name of Source Type of Business/Industry Type of Income allen wellons (Self) wilkins wellons law Professional fees The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 5 of 10 Professional and Civic Relationships 7(a). During 2022, were you or any members of your immediate family a director, officer, governing board member, employee, independent contractor, or registered lobbyist of a nonprofit corporation or organization operating in North Carolina primarily for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, public health and safety, or educational purposes? ☒ Yes ☐ No - If “No,” proceed to question 8. ► Do NOT list State boards or entities, or entities created by local governments. ► Do NOT list organizations of which you are a mere member. Name of Person Position Name of Nonprofit Corporation or Organization Nature or Purpose of Organization allen wellons (Self) Board Member habitat wake affordable housing 7(b). If the nonprofit corporations or organizations listed above do business with the State of North Carolina or receive State funds, briefly describe the nature of that business, if known or with due diligence could reasonably be known. Name of Nonprofit Corporation or Organization Describe State Business habitat wake None or Not Known 8. During 2022, were you or any members of your immediate family a director, officer, or governing board member of any society, organization, or advocacy group with an interest in matters over which your agency or board may have jurisdiction? ☐ Yes ☒ No ☐ Legislator/Judicial Officer -You are not required to complete this question if you are filing solely because you are a legislator or judicial officer or as a candidate or appointee to those offices. ►Do not list organizations of which you are only a member and do not serve in a leadership role. Name of Person Name of Society, Organization, or Advocacy Group Leadership Position (Director, Officer, Board Member) The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 6 of 10 9(a). List the name of each for profit business with which you or a member of your immediate family was an employee, director, officer, partner, proprietor, or member or manager as of December 31, 2022. Name of Person Relationship to Filer Name of Company Role of Person allen wellons Self wilkins wellons Proprietor allen wellons Self roberts&Wellons,inc Officer - President 9(b). If you know that any entity listed in 9(a) above had any material business dealings or business contracts with the State of North Carolina or was regulated by the State as of December 31, 2022, briefly describe that activity. Name of Company or Business Entity Description of Business Activity with the State None or Not Known 10. Are you a practicing attorney? ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ Judicial Officer/State Attorney/In House/Employee Attorney If “Yes”, check each category of legal representation in which you or the law firm with which you are affiliated has earned legal fees of more than $10,000 during 2022. ☐ Administrative ☐ Admiralty ☐ Corporate ☐ Criminal ☒ Decedent’s Estates ☐ Environmental ☒ Insurance ☐ Labor ☐ Local Government ☒ Real Property ☐ Securities ☐ Tax ☒ Tort litigation (including negligence) ☐ Utilities Regulation ☐ Other category not listed 11. During 2022, were you a licensed professional (other than an attorney) or did you provide consulting services individually or as a member of a professional association for which you charged or were paid over $10,000? ☐ Yes ☒ No Type of Business Nature of Services Rendered The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 7 of 10 12. Are you or your employer, or any members of your immediate family, or their employers currently:  licensed by the State board or agency with which you are or will be associated or  regulated by the State board or agency with which you are or will be associated or  in a business relationship with the State board or agency with which you are or will be associated? ☐ Yes ☒ No ☐ Legislator/Judicial Officer - You are not required to complete this question if you are filing solely because you are a legislator or judicial officer or as a candidate or appointee to those offices. Name of Person Name of Employer (if applicable) Type of Relationship (Licensing, Regulatory, Business) 13. Have you or a member of your immediate family been registered as a lobbyist or lobbyist principal within the 12 months preceding your filing of this form? ☐ Yes ☒ No Name of Lobbyist Lobbyist’s Principal Date of Registration Registration Expiration Other Disclosures 14. During 2022, after you were appointed, employed, or filed or were nominated as a candidate, did you  receive any “gift(s)” exceeding $200 per quarter from a person or group of persons acting together,  when both you and those person(s) were outside North Carolina,  under circumstances that would lead a reasonable person to conclude the gifts were given for lobbying? To answer Yes, all three conditions must apply ☐ Yes ☒ No ► Do not report gifts given by members of your extended family. ► Do not report gifts you have previously reported on the “Expense Report for Exempted Persons.” Date Item Received Name and Address of Donor(s) Describe Item Received Estimated Market Value The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 8 of 10 15. During 2022, after you were appointed, employed, or filed or were nominated as a candidate, did you  accept a “scholarship” exceeding $200 related to your public position from a person or group of persons acting together,  when those person(s) were outside North Carolina? To answer Yes, both conditions must apply A “scholarship” is a grant-in-aid, either direct or indirect, to attend a conference, meeting, or similar event, including tuition, travel, lodging, meals, and other similar expenses. ☐ Yes ☒ No ☐ Judicial Officer - You are not required to complete this question if you are filing solely because you are a legislator or judicial officer or as a candidate or appointee to those offices. ► Do not report gifts you have previously reported on the “Expense Report for Exempted Persons.” ► Legislators are not required to report scholarships paid by a nonpartisan legislative organization of which the legislator or the General Assembly is a member, participant, or affiliate. Date of Scholarship Name and Address of Donor(s) Describe Event Estimated Market Value 16. Have you been appointed or considered for appointment to a covered board by the Governor or another Council of State member? Council of State members are: ► Governor ► Lt. Governor ► Secretary of State ► State Auditor ► State Treasurer ► Superintendent of Public Instruction ► Attorney General ► Commissioner of Agriculture ► Commissioner of Labor ► Commissioner of Insurance ☒ Yes ☐ No If “Yes,” list all contributions you made in 2022 with a cumulative total of more than $1,000 to the Council of State member who appointed you. Do not include contributions from immediate family members. ► Contributions are defined broadly in N.C.G.S. 163-278.6(6) and include “any advance, conveyance, deposit, distribution, transfer of funds, loan, payment, gift, pledge or subscription of money or anything of value whatsoever.” Date Amount Contributed to See Attachment(s) The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 9 of 10 17. Are you an appointee or prospective appointee as: a. the head of a principal state department (e.g., cabinet secretary) appointed by the Governor; or b. a North Carolina Supreme Court Justice, Court of Appeals, Superior or District Court Judge; or c. a member of any of the following boards:  ABC Commission  Coastal Resources Commission  State Board of Education  State Board of Elections  Division of Employment Security  Environmental Management Commission  Industrial Commission  Human Resources Commission  Rules Review Commission  Board of Transportation  Utilities Commission  Wildlife Resources Commission ☐ Yes ☒ No If “No,” proceed to question 18. d. If so, were you appointed or are you being considered for appointment to that position by a Council of State member? ☐ Yes ☒ No If “No,” proceed to question 18. e. If so, you must indicate whether during 2022 you engaged in any of the following activities with respect to or on behalf of the candidate or campaign committee of the Council of State member who appointed you: i. Collected contributions from multiple contributors, took possession of such multiple contributions, and transferred or delivered those collected contributions to the candidate or committee? ☐ Yes ☐ No ii. Hosted a fundraiser at your residence or place of business? ☐ Yes ☐ No iii. Volunteered for campaign-related activities, including phone banks, event assistance, mailings, canvassing, surveying, or any other activity that advances the campaign of a candidate? ☐ Yes ☐ No 18. Have you ever been convicted of a felony for which you have not received either: (i) a pardon; or (ii) an order of expungement? ☐ Yes ☒ No Offense Date of Conviction County of Conviction State of Conviction 19. Are you aware of any other information that you believe may assist the Ethics Commission in advising you concerning your compliance with the State Government Ethics Act? ☐ Yes ☒ No If yes, please provide that information below. The SEI and any attachments, excluding the Confidential Form, are public records. Page 10 of 10 Affirmation The information provided in this Statement of Economic Interest and any attachments are true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. I have not transferred, and will not transfer, any asset, interest, or property for the purpose of concealing it from disclosure while retaining an equitable interest. I understand that my Statement of Economic Interest and any attachments except for the Confidential Form regarding Unemancipated Children are public records. I have read and understand the following statutes: N.C.G.S. § 138A-26. Concealing or failing to disclose material information. A filing person who knowingly conceals or knowingly fails to disclose information that is required to be disclosed on a statement of economic interest . . . shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor and subject to disciplinary action under G.S. 138A-45. N.C.G.S. § 138A-27. Penalty for false information. A filing person who provides false information on a statement of economic interest . . . knowing that the information is false is guilty of a Class H felony and shall be subject to disciplinary action under G.S. 138A-45. I affirm under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Filed Electronically 06/19/2023 Signature Date allen wellons Printed Name