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Article 1 - Regulation and Inspection.
G.S. 66-1
§ 66-1. County commissioners to appoint inspectors.
G.S. 66-2
§ 66-2. Repealed by Session Laws 1973, c. 108, s. 22.
G.S. 66-3
§ 66-3. Bond of inspector; fees.
G.S. 66-4
§ 66-4. Falsely acting as inspector.
G.S. 66-5
§ 66-5. Penalty for sale without inspection.
G.S. 66-6
§ 66-6. Penalty on master receiving without inspection.
G.S. 66-7
§ 66-7. Who to pay inspectors' fees; penalty for extortion.
G.S. 66-8
§ 66-8: Repealed by Session Laws 1995, c. 379, s. 18.3.
G.S. 66-9
§ 66-9. Gas and electric light bills to show reading of meter.
G.S. 66-10
§ 66-10. Failure of dealers of scrap, salvage, or surplus to keep record of purchases of certain items misdemeanor.
G.S. 66-11.2
§ 66-11.2: Recodified as G.S. 66-426 by Session Laws 2012-46, s. 27, effective October 1, 2012, and applicable to offenses committed on or after that date.
Article 2 - Manufacture and Sale of Matches and Lighters.
G.S. 66-12
§ 66-12. Requirements for matches permitted to be sold.
G.S. 66-13
§ 66-13. Packages to be marked.
G.S. 66-14
§ 66-14. Storage and packing regulated.
G.S. 66-15
§ 66-15. Shipping containers regulated.
G.S. 66-16
§ 66-16. Violation of Article a misdemeanor.
G.S. 66-16.1
§ 66-16.1. Retail sale of novelty lighters prohibited.
Article 3 - Candy and Similar Products.
G.S. 66-17 through 66-22
§§ 66-17 through 66-22: Repealed by Session Laws 1998-98, s. 37.
Article 4 - Electrical Materials, Devices, Appliances and Equipment.
G.S. 66-23
§ 66-23. Sale of electrical goods regulated.
G.S. 66-24
§ 66-24. Identification marks required.
G.S. 66-25
§ 66-25. Acceptable listings as to safety of goods.
Modified by:
G.S. 66-26
§ 66-26. Legal responsibility of proper installations unaffected.
G.S. 66-27
§ 66-27. Violation made misdemeanor.
G.S. 66-27.01
§ 66-27.01. Enforcement.
Article 4A - Safety Features of Hot Water Heaters.
G.S. 66-27.1
§ 66-27.1. Certain automatic hot water tanks or heaters to have approved relief valves; installation or sale of unapproved relief valves forbidden.
G.S. 66-27.1A
§ 66-27.1A. Water heater thermostat settings.
G.S. 66-27.2
§ 66-27.2. Certain hot water supply storage tank or heater baffles, heat traps, etc., to be tested before installation or sale.
G.S. 66-27.3
§ 66-27.3. Violation of Article made misdemeanor.
G.S. 66-27.4
§ 66-27.4. Local regulation of hot water heater safety features.
Article 4B - Safety Features of Trailers.
G.S. 66-27.5
§ 66-27.5. House trailers to have two doors.
G.S. 66-27A
§ 66-27A: Recodified as 66-27.01 by Session Laws 1997-456, s. 27.
Article 5 - Sale of Phonograph Records or Electrical Transcriptions.
G.S. 66-28
§ 66-28. Prohibition of rights to further restrict or to collect royalties on commercial use.
Article 6 - Sale of Nursery Stock.
G.S. 66-29
§ 66-29: Repealed by Session Laws 1973, c. 918.
Article 7 - Tagging Secondhand Watches.
G.S. 66-30 through 66-34
§§ 66-30 through 66-34: Repealed by Session Laws 1995, c. 379, s. 18.4.
Article 8 - Public Warehouses.
G.S. 66-35
§ 66-35. Who may become public warehousemen.
G.S. 66-36
§ 66-36. Bond required.
G.S. 66-37
§ 66-37. Person injured may sue on bond.
G.S. 66-38
§ 66-38. When insurance required; storage receipts.
G.S. 66-39
§ 66-39. Books of account kept; open to inspection.
G.S. 66-40
§ 66-40. Unlawful disposition of property stored.
Article 9 - Collection of Accounts.
G.S. 66-41 through 66-49
§§ 66-41 through 66-49: Recodified as §§ 66-49.24 through 66-49.50.
Article 9A - Private Detectives.
G.S. 66-49.1 through 66-49.8
§§ 66-49.1 through 66-49.8: Repealed by Session Laws 1977, c. 712, s. 2.
Article 9B - Motor Clubs and Associations.
G.S. 66-49.9 through 66-49.23
§§ 66-49.9 through 66-49.23: Recodified as Article 69 of Chapter 58.
Article 9C - Collection Agencies.
G.S. 66-49.24 through 66-49.50
§§ 66-49.24 through 66-49.50: Recodified as Article 70 of Chapter 58.
Article 10 - Fair Trade.
G.S. 66-50 through 66-57
§§ 66-50 through 66-57. Repealed by Session Laws 1975, c. 172.
Article 10A - Inventions Developed by Employee.
G.S. 66-57.1
§ 66-57.1. Employee's right to certain inventions.
G.S. 66-57.2
§ 66-57.2. Employer's rights.
Article 11 - Government in Business.
G.S. 66-58
§ 66-58. Sale of merchandise or services by governmental units.
Modified by:
Article 11A - Electronic Commerce In Government.
G.S. 66-58.1
§ 66-58.1. Title; purpose.
G.S. 66-58.2
§ 66-58.2. Definitions.
G.S. 66-58.3
§ 66-58.3. Certification authority licensing.
G.S. 66-58.4
§ 66-58.4. Use of electronic signatures.
G.S. 66-58.5
§ 66-58.5. Validity of electronic signatures.
G.S. 66-58.6
§ 66-58.6. Enforcement.
G.S. 66-58.7
§ 66-58.7. Civil penalty.
G.S. 66-58.8
§ 66-58.8. Criminal penalty.
G.S. 66-58.9
§ 66-58.9. Exemptions.
G.S. 66-58.10
§ 66-58.10. Rule making.
G.S. 66-58.11
§ 66-58.11. Reciprocal agreements.
G.S. 66-58.12
§ 66-58.12. Agencies may provide access to services through electronic and digital transactions; fees authorized.
G.S. 66-58.13 through 66-58.19
§§ 66-58.13 through 66-58.19. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 11B - Electronic Access to State Services.
G.S. 66-58.20
§ 66-58.20. Development and implementation of Web portals; public agency links.
Article 12 - Coupons for Products of Photography.
G.S. 66-59 through 66-64
§§ 66-59 through 66-64: Repealed by Session Laws 1995, c. 379, s. 18.5.
Article 13 - Miscellaneous Provisions.
G.S. 66-65
§ 66-65. Indemnity bonds required of agents, etc., to state maximum liability and period of liability.
G.S. 66-66
§ 66-66. Manufacture or sale of antifreeze solutions compounded with inorganic salts or petroleum distillates prohibited.
G.S. 66-67
§ 66-67. Disposition by laundries and dry cleaning establishments of certain unclaimed clothing.
G.S. 66-67.1
§ 66-67.1. Disposal by repair businesses of certain unclaimed property.
G.S. 66-67.2
§ 66-67.2. Persons who sell used goods on consignment must keep certain records.
G.S. 66-67.3
§ 66-67.3. Disposal of dies, molds, forms, and patterns.
G.S. 66-67.4
§ 66-67.4. Film and photographic print processor or computer technician to report film or computer images containing pictures of a minor engaging in sexual activity.
G.S. 66-67.5
§ 66-67.5. Requirements for maintenance fees for gift cards.
Article 14 - Business Under Assumed Name Regulated.
G.S. 66-68
§§ 66-68 through 66-71: Repealed by Session Laws 2016-100, s. 1, as amended by Session Laws 2017-23, s. 1, effective December 1, 2017.
G.S. 66-70
§§ 66-68 through 66-71: Repealed by Session Laws 2016-100, s. 1, as amended by Session Laws 2017-23, s. 1, effective December 1, 2017.
G.S. 66-71
§§ 66-68 through 66-71: Repealed by Session Laws 2016-100, s. 1, as amended by Session Laws 2017-23, s. 1, effective December 1, 2017.
Article 14A - Assumed Business Name Act.
G.S. 66-71.1
§ 66-71.1. Short title.
G.S. 66-71.2
§ 66-71.2. Statement of purpose.
G.S. 66-71.3
§ 66-71.3. Definitions.
G.S. 66-71.4
§ 66-71.4. Filing of certificate; exception.
G.S. 66-71.5
§ 66-71.5. Contents of certificate.
G.S. 66-71.6
§ 66-71.6. Execution of certificate.
G.S. 66-71.7
§ 66-71.7. Amendment of certificate.
G.S. 66-71.8
§ 66-71.8. Withdrawal of assumed business name.
G.S. 66-71.9
§ 66-71.9. Secretary of State to maintain a centralized, statewide database of assumed business name information.
G.S. 66-71.10
§ 66-71.10. Register of deeds to index certificates; transmission of data to central database.
G.S. 66-71.11
§ 66-71.11. Forms.
G.S. 66-71.12
§ 66-71.12. Effect of filing certificate.
G.S. 66-71.13
§ 66-71.13. Copy of certificate prima facie evidence.
G.S. 66-71.14
§ 66-71.14. Consequences of signing false certificate or violating Article.
G.S. 66-71.15
§ 66-71.15. Expiration of certificates filed under Article 14; transition provisions.
Article 15 - Person Trading as "Company" or "Agent."
G.S. 66-72
§ 66-72. Person trading as "company" or "agent" to disclose real parties.
Article 16 - Unfair Trade Practices in Diamond Industry.
G.S. 66-73
§ 66-73. Definitions.
G.S. 66-74
§ 66-74. What constitutes unfair trade practice.
G.S. 66-75
§ 66-75. Penalty for violation; each practice a separate offense.
Article 17 - Closing-Out Sales.
G.S. 66-76
§ 66-76. Definitions.
G.S. 66-77
§ 66-77: Repealed by Session Laws 2015-103, s. 2(a), effective July 1, 2015.
G.S. 66-78
§ 66-78. Additions to stock in contemplation of sale prohibited.
G.S. 66-79
§ 66-79. Replenishment of stock prohibited.
G.S. 66-80
§ 66-80. Continuation of sale or business beyond termination date.
G.S. 66-81
§ 66-81. Advertising or conducting sale contrary to Article; penalty.
G.S. 66-82
§ 66-82. Sales excepted; liability for dissemination of false advertisement.
G.S. 66-83
§ 66-83. Restraining or enjoining illegal act.
G.S. 66-84
§ 66-84: Repealed by Session Laws 1981, c. 633, s. 8.
Article 18 - Labeling of Household Cleaners.
G.S. 66-85
§ 66-85. Labeling cleaners containing volatile substances capable of producing toxic effects; definition.
G.S. 66-86
§ 66-86. Penalty for selling product in violation of Article.
G.S. 66-87
§ 66-87. Injunctions.
G.S. 66-88
§ 66-88. Application of Article after enactment of federal legislation.
G.S. 66-89 through 66-93
§§ 66-89 through 66-93. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 19 - Business Opportunity Sales.
G.S. 66-94
§ 66-94. Definition.
G.S. 66-94.1
§ 66-94.1. Responsible sellers exemption.
G.S. 66-95
§ 66-95. Required disclosure statement.
Modified by:
G.S. 66-96
§ 66-96. Bond or trust account required.
G.S. 66-97
§ 66-97. Filing with Secretary of State.
Modified by:
G.S. 66-98
§ 66-98. Prohibited acts.
G.S. 66-99
§ 66-99. Contracts to be in writing; form; provisions.
G.S. 66-100
§ 66-100. Remedies.
G.S. 66-101 through 66-105
§§ 66-101 through 66-105. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 20 - Loan Brokers.
G.S. 66-106
§ 66-106. Definitions.
G.S. 66-107
§ 66-107. Required disclosure statement.
G.S. 66-108
§ 66-108. Bond or trust account required.
G.S. 66-109
§ 66-109. Filing with Secretary of State.
G.S. 66-110
§ 66-110. Contracts to be in writing.
G.S. 66-111
§ 66-111. Remedies.
G.S. 66-112
§ 66-112. Scope.
G.S. 66-113 through 66-117
§§ 66-113 through 66-117. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 21 - Prepaid Entertainment Contracts.
G.S. 66-118
§ 66-118. Definitions.
G.S. 66-119
§ 66-119. Contract requirements.
G.S. 66-120
§ 66-120. Buyer's rights.
G.S. 66-121
§ 66-121. Buyer's right to cancel.
G.S. 66-122
§ 66-122. Rights and responsibilities after cancellation.
G.S. 66-123
§ 66-123. Prohibited practices.
G.S. 66-124
§ 66-124. Bond or escrow account required.
G.S. 66-124.1
§ 66-124.1. Record keeping; provision of records to the Attorney General.
G.S. 66-125
§ 66-125. Remedies.
G.S. 66-126 through 66-130
§§ 66-126 through 66-130. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 22 - Discount Buying Clubs.
G.S. 66-131
§ 66-131. Definition.
G.S. 66-132
§ 66-132. Contracts to be in writing.
G.S. 66-133
§ 66-133. Customer's right to cancel.
G.S. 66-134
§ 66-134. Prohibited acts.
G.S. 66-135
§ 66-135. Bond and trust account required.
G.S. 66-136
§ 66-136. Remedies.
G.S. 66-137
§ 66-137. Taxes.
G.S. 66-138 through 66-141
§§ 66-138 through 66-141: Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 23 - Rental Referral Agencies.
G.S. 66-142
§ 66-142. Definition.
G.S. 66-143
§ 66-143. Fees and deposits.
G.S. 66-144
§ 66-144. Representations of availability.
G.S. 66-145
§ 66-145. Bond or trust account required.
G.S. 66-146
§ 66-146. Remedies.
G.S. 66-147 through 66-151
§§ 66-147 through 66-151. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 24 - Trade Secrets Protection Act.
G.S. 66-152
§ 66-152. Definitions.
G.S. 66-153
§ 66-153. Action for misappropriation.
G.S. 66-154
§ 66-154. Remedies.
G.S. 66-155
§ 66-155. Burden of proof.
G.S. 66-156
§ 66-156. Preservation of secrecy.
G.S. 66-157
§ 66-157. Statute of limitations.
G.S. 66-158 through 66-162
§§ 66-158 through 66-162. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 25 - Regulation of Precious Metal Businesses.
G.S. 66-166
§ 66-166: Repealed by Session Laws 2009-482, § 3, effective October 1, 2009.
G.S. 66-167
§ 66-167: Recodified as Part 2 of Article 45 of Chapter 66, G.S. 66-405 through 66-414, by Session Laws 2012-46, s. 15, effective October 1, 2012, and applicable to offenses committed on or after that date.
G.S. 66-168
§ 66-168: Recodified as Part 2 of Article 45 of Chapter 66, G.S. 66-405 through 66-414, by Session Laws 2012-46, s. 15, effective October 1, 2012, and applicable to offenses committed on or after that date.
G.S. 66-169
§ 66-169: Recodified as Part 2 of Article 45 of Chapter 66, G.S. 66-405 through 66-414, by Session Laws 2012-46, s. 15, effective October 1, 2012, and applicable to offenses committed on or after that date.
G.S. 66-170
§ 66-170: Recodified as Part 2 of Article 45 of Chapter 66, G.S. 66-405 through 66-414, by Session Laws 2012-46, s. 15, effective October 1, 2012, and applicable to offenses committed on or after that date.
G.S. 66-171
§ 66-171: Recodified as Part 2 of Article 45 of Chapter 66, G.S. 66-405 through 66-414, by Session Laws 2012-46, s. 15, effective October 1, 2012, and applicable to offenses committed on or after that date.
G.S. 66-172
§ 66-172: Recodified as Part 2 of Article 45 of Chapter 66, G.S. 66-405 through 66-414, by Session Laws 2012-46, s. 15, effective October 1, 2012, and applicable to offenses committed on or after that date.
G.S. 66-173
§ 66-173: Recodified as Part 2 of Article 45 of Chapter 66, G.S. 66-405 through 66-414, by Session Laws 2012-46, s. 15, effective October 1, 2012, and applicable to offenses committed on or after that date.
Article 26 - Farm Machinery Agreements.
G.S. 66-180
§ 66-180. Definitions.
G.S. 66-181
§ 66-181. Usage of trade.
G.S. 66-182
§ 66-182. Notice of termination of agreements.
G.S. 66-183
§ 66-183. Supplier's duty to repurchase.
G.S. 66-184
§ 66-184. Repurchase terms.
G.S. 66-185
§ 66-185. Exceptions to repurchase requirement.
G.S. 66-186
§ 66-186. Uniform commercial practice.
G.S. 66-187
§ 66-187. Warranty obligations.
G.S. 66-187.1
§ 66-187.1. Prohibited acts.
G.S. 66-188
§ 66-188. Failure to repurchase; civil remedy.
G.S. 66-189
§ 66-189. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 27 - Sales Representative Commissions.
G.S. 66-190
§ 66-190. Definitions.
G.S. 66-190.1
§ 66-190.1. Written contracts.
G.S. 66-191
§ 66-191. Payment of commissions; termination.
G.S. 66-192
§ 66-192. Civil liability.
G.S. 66-192.1
§ 66-192.1. Revocable offers of commission; entitlement.
G.S. 66-193
§ 66-193. Contracts void.
G.S. 66-194 through 66-199
§§ 66-194 through 66-199. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 28 - Rental Car Advertising and Sales Practices.
G.S. 66-200
§ 66-200. Scope.
G.S. 66-201
§ 66-201. Definitions.
Modified by:
G.S. 66-202
§ 66-202. Rental car advertising.
G.S. 66-203
§ 66-203. Prohibited charges.
G.S. 66-204
§ 66-204. Permitted charges.
G.S. 66-205
§ 66-205. Agent licenses required.
G.S. 66-206
§ 66-206. Effects of violations.
G.S. 66-207
§ 66-207. Rental car companies assist in publicizing law.
G.S. 66-208
§ 66-208. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 29 - Invention Development Services.
G.S. 66-209
§ 66-209. Definitions.
G.S. 66-210
§ 66-210. Disclosures made prior to contract.
G.S. 66-211
§ 66-211. Standard provisions for cover notice.
G.S. 66-212
§ 66-212. Contracting requirements.
G.S. 66-213
§ 66-213. Mandatory contract terms.
G.S. 66-214
§ 66-214. Financial requirements.
G.S. 66-215
§ 66-215. Remedies.
G.S. 66-216
§ 66-216. Enforcement.
G.S. 66-217 through 66-219
§§ 66-217 through 66-219. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 30 - Credit Repair Services Act.
G.S. 66-220
§ 66-220. Short title and purpose.
G.S. 66-221
§ 66-221. Definitions.
G.S. 66-222
§ 66-222. Bond or trust account required.
G.S. 66-223
§ 66-223. Prohibited acts.
G.S. 66-224
§ 66-224. Contractual requirements.
G.S. 66-225
§ 66-225. Violations.
G.S. 66-226
§ 66-226. Scope.
G.S. 66-227 through 66-229
§§ 66-227 through 66-229. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 31 - Membership Camping Act.
G.S. 66-230
§ 66-230. Title.
G.S. 66-231
§ 66-231. Applicability.
G.S. 66-232
§ 66-232. Definitions.
G.S. 66-233
§ 66-233. Administration; unlawful offer or execution of membership camping contract.
G.S. 66-234
§ 66-234. Registration of membership camping operator.
G.S. 66-235
§ 66-235. Time of effect of registration.
G.S. 66-236
§ 66-236. Registration fees.
G.S. 66-237
§ 66-237. Registration of salespersons.
G.S. 66-238
§ 66-238. Membership camping operator's disclosure statement.
G.S. 66-239
§ 66-239. Contract terms.
G.S. 66-240
§ 66-240. Cancellation.
G.S. 66-241
§ 66-241. Escrow account.
G.S. 66-242
§ 66-242. Advertising, solicitations.
G.S. 66-243
§ 66-243. Provision of records to the Secretary of State.
G.S. 66-244
§ 66-244. Limitation on duration of contract term.
G.S. 66-245
§ 66-245. Prohibited practices.
G.S. 66-246
§ 66-246. Nondisturbance provisions.
G.S. 66-247
§ 66-247. Remedies.
Article 32 - Peddlers, Itinerant Merchants, and Specialty Markets.
G.S. 66-250
§ 66-250. Definitions.
G.S. 66-251
§ 66-251. Itinerant merchant and peddler must have permission of property owner.
G.S. 66-252
§ 66-252. Display and possession of certificate of registration.
G.S. 66-253
§ 66-253. Display of identification upon request.
G.S. 66-254
§ 66-254. Records of source of new merchandise.
G.S. 66-254.1
§ 66-254.1. Certain sales prohibited.
G.S. 66-255
§ 66-255. Specialty market or operator of an event registration list.
G.S. 66-256
§ 66-256. Exemptions from Article.
G.S. 66-257
§ 66-257. Misdemeanor violations.
G.S. 66-258
§ 66-258. Local regulation not affected.
G.S. 66-259
§ 66-259. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 33 - Telephonic Seller Registration and Bond Requirement.
G.S. 66-260
§ 66-260. Definitions.
G.S. 66-261
§ 66-261. Registration of telephonic sellers.
G.S. 66-262
§ 66-262. Filing information.
G.S. 66-263
§ 66-263. Bond requirement; prizes and gifts.
G.S. 66-264
§ 66-264. Calls made to minors.
G.S. 66-265
§ 66-265. Offers of gifts or prizes.
G.S. 66-266
§ 66-266. Penalties.
G.S. 66-267 through 66-269
§§ 66-267 through 66-269. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 34 - Certificates of Authentication.
G.S. 66-270
§ 66-270. Authority of Secretary of State to authenticate documents.
G.S. 66-271
§ 66-271. Definitions.
G.S. 66-272
§ 66-272. Certificate of authentication.
G.S. 66-273
§ 66-273. Prerequisites for authentication.
G.S. 66-274
§ 66-274. Limitations on authentication.
G.S. 66-275
§ 66-275. Other methods of authentication not precluded.
G.S. 66-276 through 66-279
§§ 66-276 through 66-279. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 35 - Agreements Between North Carolina and Foreign Governments.
G.S. 66-280
§ 66-280. Agreements between North Carolina and foreign governments to be filed.
G.S. 66-281 through 66-284
§§ 66-281 through 66-284. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 36 - Truthful Advertisements of Costs of Servicing or Repairing Private Passenger Vehicles.
G.S. 66-285
§ 66-285. Advertisements of servicing or repairing private passenger vehicles.
G.S. 66-286 through 66-289
§§ 66-286 through 66-289. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 37 - Tobacco Reserve Fund and Escrow Compliance.
G.S. 66-290
§ 66-290. Definitions.
G.S. 66-291
§ 66-291. Requirements.
G.S. 66-292
§ 66-292. Definitions.
G.S. 66-293
§ 66-293. Sale of certain cigarettes prohibited.
G.S. 66-294
§ 66-294. Duties of manufacturers.
G.S. 66-294.1
§ 66-294.1. Duties of Attorney General.
G.S. 66-294.2
§ 66-294.2. Joint and several liability of importers of cigarettes manufactured by nonparticipating manufacturers located outside the United States.
Article 38 - Year 2000 Liability and Damages.
G.S. 66-295
§§ 66-295 through 66-299: Expired.
G.S. 66-296
§§ 66-295 through 66-299: Expired.
G.S. 66-297
§§ 66-295 through 66-299: Expired.
G.S. 66-298
§§ 66-295 through 66-299: Expired.
G.S. 66-299
§§ 66-295 through 66-299: Expired.
G.S. 66-300
§ 66-300. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 39 - Self-Service Storage Rental Contracts.
G.S. 66-305
§ 66-305. Contract requirements.
G.S. 66-306
§ 66-306. Late fees.
G.S. 66-307
§ 66-307. Violations.
G.S. 66-308 through 66-310
§§ 66-308 through 66-310. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 40 - Uniform Electronic Transactions Act.
G.S. 66-311
§ 66-311. Short title.
G.S. 66-312
§ 66-312. Definitions.
G.S. 66-313
§ 66-313. Scope.
G.S. 66-314
§ 66-314. Prospective application.
G.S. 66-315
§ 66-315. Use of electronic records and electronic signatures; variation by agreement.
G.S. 66-316
§ 66-316. Construction and application.
G.S. 66-317
§ 66-317. Legal recognition of electronic records, electronic signatures, and electronic contracts.
G.S. 66-318
§ 66-318. Provision of information in writing; presentation of records.
G.S. 66-319
§ 66-319. Attribution and effect of electronic record and electronic signature.
G.S. 66-320
§ 66-320. Effect of change or error.
G.S. 66-321
§ 66-321. Notarization and acknowledgment.
G.S. 66-322
§ 66-322. Retention of electronic records; originals.
G.S. 66-323
§ 66-323. Admissibility in evidence.
G.S. 66-324
§ 66-324. Automated transaction.
G.S. 66-325
§ 66-325. Time and place of sending and receipt.
G.S. 66-326
§ 66-326. Transferable records.
G.S. 66-327
§ 66-327. Consumer transactions; alternative procedures for use or acceptance of electronic records or electronic signatures.
G.S. 66-328
§ 66-328. Procedures consistent with federal law.
G.S. 66-329
§ 66-329. Choice of law in computer information agreement.
G.S. 66-330
§ 66-330. Severability clause.
G.S. 66-331 through 66-339
§§ 66-331 through 66-339. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 41 - Manufacturing Redevelopment Districts.
G.S. 66-340
§ 66-340: Expired pursuant to Session Laws 2005-462, s. 8, as amended by Session Laws 2006-264, s. 99.5(g), effective September 1, 2008. (2005-462, s. 1.)
G.S. 66-341
§ 66-341: Expired pursuant to Session Laws 2005-462, s. 8, as amended by Session Laws 2006-264, s. 99.5(g), effective September 1, 2008. (2005-462, s. 1.)
G.S. 66-342
§ 66-342: Expired pursuant to Session Laws 2005-462, s. 8, as amended by Session Laws 2006-264, s. 99.5(g), effective September 1, 2008. (2005-462, s. 1.)
G.S. 66-343
§ 66-343: Expired pursuant to Session Laws 2005-462, s. 8, as amended by Session Laws 2006-264, s. 99.5(g), effective September 1, 2008. (2005-462, s. 1.)
G.S. 66-344
§ 66-344: Expired pursuant to Session Laws 2005-462, s. 8, as amended by Session Laws 2006-264, s. 99.5(g), effective September 1, 2008. (2005-462, s. 1.)
G.S. 66-345
§ 66-345: Expired pursuant to Session Laws 2005-462, s. 8, as amended by Session Laws 2006-264, s. 99.5(g), effective September 1, 2008. (2005-462, s. 1.)
G.S. 66-346
§ 66-346: Expired pursuant to Session Laws 2005-462, s. 8, as amended by Session Laws 2006-264, s. 99.5(g), effective September 1, 2008. (2005-462, s. 1.)
Article 42 - State Franchise for Cable Television Service.
G.S. 66-350
§ 66-350. Definitions.
G.S. 66-351
§ 66-351. State franchising authority.
G.S. 66-352
§ 66-352. Award of franchise and commencement of service.
G.S. 66-353
§ 66-353. Repealed by Session Laws 2018-145, s. 5(a), effective December 27, 2018, and applicable to annual service reports required to be filed on or after that date.
G.S. 66-354
§ 66-354. General filing and report requirements.
G.S. 66-355
§ 66-355. Effect on existing local franchise agreement.
G.S. 66-356
§ 66-356. Service standards and requirements.
G.S. 66-357
§ 66-357. Availability and use of PEG channels.
G.S. 66-358
§ 66-358. Transmission of PEG channels.
G.S. 66-359
§ 66-359: Repealed by Session Laws 2010-158, s. 11(a), effective July 1, 2010.
G.S. 66-360
§ 66-360: Repealed by Session Laws 2019-200, s. 10(a), effective January 1, 2020.
Article 43 - Service Agreements.
G.S. 66-370
§ 66-370. Motor vehicle service agreement companies.
G.S. 66-371
§ 66-371. Home appliance service agreement companies.
G.S. 66-372
§ 66-372. Miscellaneous requirements for motor vehicle and home appliance service agreement companies.
G.S. 66-373
§ 66-373. Insurance policy requirements.
G.S. 66-374
§ 66-374. Mechanical breakdown service agreements.
Article 44 - Free Insurance.
G.S. 66-380
§ 66-380. Definitions.
G.S. 66-381
§ 66-381. Free insurance.
G.S. 66-382
§ 66-382. Unfair trade practice.
Article 45 - Pawnbrokers, Metal Dealers, and Scrap Dealers.
G.S. 66-385
§ 66-385. Short title.
G.S. 66-386
§ 66-386. Purpose.
G.S. 66-387
§ 66-387. Definitions.
G.S. 66-388
§ 66-388. Pawnbroker authority.
G.S. 66-389
§ 66-389. License required.
G.S. 66-390
§ 66-390. Requirements for licensure.
G.S. 66-391
§ 66-391. Record-keeping requirements for pawnbrokers.
G.S. 66-392
§ 66-392. Record-keeping requirements for currency converters and e-buyers.
G.S. 66-393
§ 66-393. Pawnbroker fees; interest rates.
G.S. 66-394
§ 66-394. Pawnbroker transactions.
G.S. 66-395
§ 66-395. Prohibitions.
G.S. 66-396
§ 66-396. Penalties.
G.S. 66-397
§ 66-397. Municipal or county authority.
G.S. 66-398
§ 66-398. License renewal.
G.S. 66-399
§ 66-399. Bond.
G.S. 66-405
§ 66-405. Legislative finding.
G.S. 66-406
§ 66-406. Definitions.
G.S. 66-407
§ 66-407. Permits.
Modified by:
G.S. 66-408
§ 66-408. Perjury; punishment.
G.S. 66-409
§ 66-409. Bond or trust account required.
G.S. 66-410
§ 66-410. Records to be kept.
G.S. 66-411
§ 66-411. Items not to be modified.
G.S. 66-412
§ 66-412. Purchasing from juvenile.
G.S. 66-413
§ 66-413. Penalties.
G.S. 66-414
§ 66-414. Portable smelters prohibited.
G.S. 66-420
§ 66-420. Definitions.
G.S. 66-420.1
§ 66-420.1. Applicability.
G.S. 66-421
§ 66-421. Required records and receipts for regulated metals transactions.
G.S. 66-422
§ 66-422. Inspection of regulated metals property and records.
G.S. 66-423
§ 66-423. Hold notices for nonferrous metals; retention of nonferrous metals.
G.S. 66-424
§ 66-424. Prohibited activities and transactions.
G.S. 66-425
§ 66-425. Permissible payment methods for nonferrous metals purchasers.
G.S. 66-426
§ 66-426. Issuance of nonferrous metals purchase permits by Sheriff; form; fees; recordkeeping.
G.S. 66-427
§ 66-427. Exemptions.
G.S. 66-428
§ 66-428. Preemption.
G.S. 66-429
§ 66-429. Violations.
G.S. 66-430
§ 66-430. Restitution.
G.S. 66-431
§ 66-431. Forfeiture of vehicles used to transport unlawfully obtained regulated metals property.
Article 46 - Guaranteed Asset Protection Waivers.
G.S. 66-440
§ 66-440. Definitions.
G.S. 66-441
§ 66-441. Scope of Article.
G.S. 66-442
§ 66-442. Guaranteed asset protection waivers not subject to insurance laws.
G.S. 66-443
§ 66-443. Insurance of guaranteed asset protection waivers.
G.S. 66-444
§ 66-444. Mandatory terms.
G.S. 66-445
§ 66-445. Cancellation.
G.S. 66-446
§ 66-446. Miscellaneous provisions.
G.S. 66-447
§ 66-447. Enforcement.
G.S. 66-448
§ 66-448. Severability.
Article 47 - Zip Line and Challenge Course Financial Responsibility.
G.S. 66-455
§ 66-455. Definitions.
G.S. 66-456
§ 66-456. Liability insurance.
G.S. 66-457
§ 66-457. Exceptions.
G.S. 66-458
§ 66-458. Rule-making authority.
Article 48 - Limited Business Immunity.
G.S. 66-470
§ 66-470. Essential businesses; emergency response entities; liability limitation.
G.S. 66-471
§ 66-471. Applicability.
G.S. 66-472
§ 66-472. Definitions.
G.S. 66-473
§ 66-473. Severability.
Article 49 - Vehicle Value Protection Agreements.
G.S. 66-480
§ 66-480. Scope.
G.S. 66-481
§ 66-481. Definitions.
G.S. 66-482
§ 66-482. Requirements for offering vehicle value protection agreements.
G.S. 66-483
§ 66-483. Disclosures.
G.S. 66-484
§ 66-484. Commercial transaction exemptions.
G.S. 66-485
§ 66-485. Enforcement.
G.S. 66-486
§ 66-486. Intent.
Article 50 - Regulation of High-Volume Third-Party Sellers Operating on Online Marketplaces.
G.S. 66-490
§ 66-490. Purpose.
G.S. 66-491
§ 66-491. Definitions.
G.S. 66-492
§ 66-492. Verification of high-volume third-party seller information by online marketplace.
G.S. 66-493
§ 66-493. Disclosure of high-volume third-party seller information to consumers.
G.S. 66-494
§ 66-494. Limitation on use of information; security of marketplace information.
G.S. 66-495
§ 66-495. Enforcement.
Article 51 - Commercial Publication and Distribution of Material Harmful to Minors.
G.S. 66-500
§ 66-500. Short title; definitions.
Modified by:
G.S. 66-501
§ 66-501. Age verification requirements for commercial publication and distribution of material harmful to minors; civil liability.
Modified by: