House amendment #2 to the 3rd edition adds the following.

Amends GS 84-2, which sets forth persons disqualified from the private practice of law, including full-time district attorneys, assistant district attorneys, public defenders, and assistance public defenders. Defines full time to mean a person who works more than 32 hours each week. Provides that any assistant district attorney or assistant public defender who works an average of 32 hours or less each week is considered part-time and can engage in private practice.