Contains whereas clauses.

Amends GS 95-107 and GS 95-108 to update statutory references from existing sections to newly-created GS 95-110.5A, GS 95-111.4A, and GS 95-120A.

Repeals GS 95-110.5(20), which caps inspection and certificate issuance fees under GS Chapter 95, Article 14A (the Elevator Safety Act of North Carolina) at $200.

Creates new GS 95-110.5A, which outlines fees for certificates and inspections under Article 14A beginning July 1, 2025. Specifies that beginning July 1, 2026, the Department of Labor (DOL) must adjust the fees in the section each fiscal year based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index, rounded to the nearest dollar, and publish this adjustment in the North Carolina Register 60 days before any increase. Also allows charging the specified permit application fee.

Repeals GS 95-111.4(19), which caps inspection and certificate fees under GS Chapter 95, Article 14B (the Amusement Device Safety Act of North Carolina) at $250.

Creates new GS 95-111.4A, which outlines fees for various amusement device inspections under Article 14B beginning July 1, 2025. Specifies that beginning July 1, 2026, the DOL must adjust the fees in the section each fiscal year based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index, rounded to the nearest dollar, and publish this adjustment in the North Carolina Register 60 days before any increase.

Repeals GS 95-120(9), which caps inspection and certificate fees under GS Chapter 95, Article 15 (Passenger Tramway Safety) at $137.

Creates new GS 95-120A, which outlines inspection fees for Article 15 beginning July 1, 2025. Specifies that beginning July 1, 2026, the DOL must adjust the fees in the section each fiscal year based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index, rounded to the nearest dollar, and publish this adjustment in the North Carolina Register 60 days before any increase.

Requires DOL to publish notice of the changes in fees in the North Carolina Register and on DOL's website no later than 30 days after the effective date of this act.

Amends GS 95-110.5(13) to allow the Commissioner of Labor to waive or amend the American National Safety Standards as those standards relate to the qualifications of inspectors if the Commissioner sets alternative standards that are reasonably equivalent. Makes an identical amendment to GS 95-111.4(13).

Requires DOL to consult with the North Carolina Community College System to develop an in-house training and apprenticeship program for elevator inspectors and use this program to fill vacancies in the inspector positions of DOL.