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Chapter 66 - Commerce and Business.
Article 1 - Regulation and Inspection.
§ 66-1. County commissioners to appoint inspectors.
§ 66-2. Repealed by Session Laws 1973, c. 108, s. 22.
§ 66-3. Bond of inspector; fees.
§ 66-4. Falsely acting as inspector.
§ 66-5. Penalty for sale without inspection.
§ 66-6. Penalty on master receiving without inspection.
§ 66-7. Who to pay inspectors' fees; penalty for extortion.
§ 66-8: Repealed by Session Laws 1995, c. 379, s. 18.3.
§ 66-9. Gas and electric light bills to show reading of meter.
§ 66-10. Failure of dealers of scrap, salvage, or surplus to keep record of purchases of certain items misdemeanor.
§ 66-11: Repealed by Session Laws 2012-46, s. 26, effective October 1, 2012, and applicable to offenses committed on or after that date.
§ 66-11.1: Repealed by Session Laws 2012-46, s. 26, effective October 1, 2012, and applicable to offenses committed on or after that date.
§ 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.
§ 66-12. Requirements for matches permitted to be sold.
§ 66-13. Packages to be marked.
§ 66-14. Storage and packing regulated.
§ 66-15. Shipping containers regulated.
§ 66-16. Violation of Article a misdemeanor.
§ 66-16.1. Retail sale of novelty lighters prohibited.
Article 3 - Candy and Similar Products.
§§ 66-17 through 66-22: Repealed by Session Laws 1998-98, s. 37.
Article 4 - Electrical Materials, Devices, Appliances and Equipment.
§ 66-23. Sale of electrical goods regulated.
§ 66-24. Identification marks required.
§ 66-25. Acceptable listings as to safety of goods.
§ 66-26. Legal responsibility of proper installations unaffected.
§ 66-27. Violation made misdemeanor.
Article 4A - Safety Features of Hot Water Heaters.
§ 66-27.1. Certain automatic hot water tanks or heaters to have approved relief valves; installation or sale of unapproved relief valves forbidden.
§ 66-27.1A. Water heater thermostat settings.
§ 66-27.2. Certain hot water supply storage tank or heater baffles, heat traps, etc., to be tested before installation or sale.
§ 66-27.3. Violation of Article made misdemeanor.
§ 66-27.4. Local regulation of hot water heater safety features.
Article 4B - Safety Features of Trailers.
§ 66-27.5. House trailers to have two doors.
§ 66-27A: Recodified as 66-27.01 by Session Laws 1997-456, s. 27.
Article 5 - Sale of Phonograph Records or Electrical Transcriptions.
§ 66-28. Prohibition of rights to further restrict or to collect royalties on commercial use.
Article 6 - Sale of Nursery Stock.
§ 66-29: Repealed by Session Laws 1973, c. 918.
Article 7 - Tagging Secondhand Watches.
§§ 66-30 through 66-34: Repealed by Session Laws 1995, c. 379, s. 18.4.
Article 8 - Public Warehouses.
§ 66-35. Who may become public warehousemen.
§ 66-37. Person injured may sue on bond.
§ 66-38. When insurance required; storage receipts.
§ 66-39. Books of account kept; open to inspection.
§ 66-40. Unlawful disposition of property stored.
Article 9 - Collection of Accounts.
§§ 66-41 through 66-49: Recodified as §§ 66-49.24 through 66-49.50.
Article 9A - Private Detectives.
§§ 66-49.1 through 66-49.8: Repealed by Session Laws 1977, c. 712, s. 2.
Article 9B - Motor Clubs and Associations.
§§ 66-49.9 through 66-49.23: Recodified as Article 69 of Chapter 58.
Article 9C - Collection Agencies.
§§ 66-49.24 through 66-49.50: Recodified as Article 70 of Chapter 58.
Article 10 - Fair Trade.
§§ 66-50 through 66-57. Repealed by Session Laws 1975, c. 172.
Article 10A - Inventions Developed by Employee.
§ 66-57.1. Employee's right to certain inventions.
Article 11 - Government in Business.
§ 66-58. Sale of merchandise or services by governmental units.
Article 11A - Electronic Commerce In Government.
§ 66-58.3. Certification authority licensing.
§ 66-58.4. Use of electronic signatures.
§ 66-58.5. Validity of electronic signatures.
§ 66-58.12. Agencies may provide access to services through electronic and digital transactions; fees authorized.
§§ 66-58.13 through 66-58.19. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 11B - Electronic Access to State Services.
§ 66-58.20. Development and implementation of Web portals; public agency links.
Article 12 - Coupons for Products of Photography.
§§ 66-59 through 66-64: Repealed by Session Laws 1995, c. 379, s. 18.5.
Article 13 - Miscellaneous Provisions.
§ 66-65. Indemnity bonds required of agents, etc., to state maximum liability and period of liability.
§ 66-66. Manufacture or sale of antifreeze solutions compounded with inorganic salts or petroleum distillates prohibited.
§ 66-67. Disposition by laundries and dry cleaning establishments of certain unclaimed clothing.
§ 66-67.1. Disposal by repair businesses of certain unclaimed property.
§ 66-67.2. Persons who sell used goods on consignment must keep certain records.
§ 66-67.3. Disposal of dies, molds, forms, and patterns.
§ 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.
§ 66-67.5. Requirements for maintenance fees for gift cards.
Article 14 - Business Under Assumed Name Regulated.
§§ 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.
§ 66-71.2. Statement of purpose.
§ 66-71.4. Filing of certificate; exception.
§ 66-71.5. Contents of certificate.
§ 66-71.6. Execution of certificate.
§ 66-71.7. Amendment of certificate.
§ 66-71.8. Withdrawal of assumed business name.
§ 66-71.9. Secretary of State to maintain a centralized, statewide database of assumed business name information.
§ 66-71.10. Register of deeds to index certificates; transmission of data to central database.
§ 66-71.12. Effect of filing certificate.
§ 66-71.13. Copy of certificate prima facie evidence.
§ 66-71.14. Consequences of signing false certificate or violating Article.
§ 66-71.15. Expiration of certificates filed under Article 14; transition provisions.
Article 15 - Person Trading as "Company" or "Agent."
§ 66-72. Person trading as "company" or "agent" to disclose real parties.
Article 16 - Unfair Trade Practices in Diamond Industry.
§ 66-74. What constitutes unfair trade practice.
§ 66-75. Penalty for violation; each practice a separate offense.
Article 17 - Closing-Out Sales.
§ 66-77: Repealed by Session Laws 2015-103, s. 2(a), effective July 1, 2015.
§ 66-78. Additions to stock in contemplation of sale prohibited.
§ 66-79. Replenishment of stock prohibited.
§ 66-80. Continuation of sale or business beyond termination date.
§ 66-81. Advertising or conducting sale contrary to Article; penalty.
§ 66-82. Sales excepted; liability for dissemination of false advertisement.
§ 66-83. Restraining or enjoining illegal act.
§ 66-84: Repealed by Session Laws 1981, c. 633, s. 8.
Article 18 - Labeling of Household Cleaners.
§ 66-85. Labeling cleaners containing volatile substances capable of producing toxic effects; definition.
§ 66-86. Penalty for selling product in violation of Article.
§ 66-88. Application of Article after enactment of federal legislation.
§§ 66-89 through 66-93. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 19 - Business Opportunity Sales.
§ 66-94.1. Responsible sellers exemption.
§ 66-95. Required disclosure statement.
§ 66-96. Bond or trust account required.
§ 66-97. Filing with Secretary of State.
§ 66-99. Contracts to be in writing; form; provisions.
§§ 66-101 through 66-105. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 20 - Loan Brokers.
§ 66-107. Required disclosure statement.
§ 66-108. Bond or trust account required.
§ 66-109. Filing with Secretary of State.
§ 66-110. Contracts to be in writing.
§§ 66-113 through 66-117. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 21 - Prepaid Entertainment Contracts.
§ 66-121. Buyer's right to cancel.
§ 66-122. Rights and responsibilities after cancellation.
§ 66-124. Bond or escrow account required.
§ 66-124.1. Record keeping; provision of records to the Attorney General.
§§ 66-126 through 66-130. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 22 - Discount Buying Clubs.
§ 66-132. Contracts to be in writing.
§ 66-133. Customer's right to cancel.
§ 66-135. Bond and trust account required.
§§ 66-138 through 66-141: Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 23 - Rental Referral Agencies.
§ 66-143. Fees and deposits.
§ 66-144. Representations of availability.
§ 66-145. Bond or trust account required.
§§ 66-147 through 66-151. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 24 - Trade Secrets Protection Act.
§ 66-153. Action for misappropriation.
§ 66-155. Burden of proof.
§ 66-156. Preservation of secrecy.
§ 66-157. Statute of limitations.
§§ 66-158 through 66-162. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 25 - Regulation of Precious Metal Businesses.
§ 66-163: 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.
§ 66-164: 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.
§ 66-165: 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.
§ 66-166: Repealed by Session Laws 2009-482, § 3, effective October 1, 2009.
§ 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.
§ 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.
§ 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.
§ 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.
§ 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.
§ 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.
§ 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.
§ 66-174: Reserved for future codification purposes.
§ 66-175: Reserved for future codification purposes.
§ 66-176: Reserved for future codification purposes.
§ 66-177: Reserved for future codification purposes.
§ 66-178: Reserved for future codification purposes.
§ 66-179: Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 26 - Farm Machinery Franchises.
§ 66-181. Usage of trade.
§ 66-182. Notice of termination of agreements.
§ 66-183. Supplier's duty to repurchase.
§ 66-185. Exceptions to repurchase requirement.
§ 66-186. Uniform commercial practice.
§ 66-188. Failure to repurchase; civil remedy.
§ 66-189. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 27 - Sales Representative Commissions.
§ 66-191. Payment of commissions; termination.
§ 66-192.1. Revocable offers of commission; entitlement.
§§ 66-194 through 66-199. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 28 - Rental Car Advertising and Sales Practices.
§ 66-202. Rental car advertising.
§ 66-205. Agent licenses required.
§ 66-206. Effects of violations.
§ 66-207. Rental car companies assist in publicizing law.
§ 66-208. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 29 - Invention Development Services.
§ 66-210. Disclosures made prior to contract.
§ 66-211. Standard provisions for cover notice.
§ 66-213. Mandatory contract terms.
§§ 66-217 through 66-219. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 30 - Credit Repair Services Act.
§ 66-220. Short title and purpose.
§ 66-222. Bond or trust account required.
§§ 66-227 through 66-229. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 31 - Membership Camping Act.
§ 66-233. Administration; unlawful offer or execution of membership camping contract.
§ 66-234. Registration of membership camping operator.
§ 66-235. Time of effect of registration.
§ 66-237. Registration of salespersons.
§ 66-238. Membership camping operator's disclosure statement.
§ 66-243. Provision of records to the Secretary of State.
§ 66-244. Limitation on duration of contract term.
§ 66-248. Reserved for future codification purposes.
§ 66-249. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 32 - Peddlers, Itinerant Merchants, and Specialty Markets.
§ 66-251. Itinerant merchant and peddler must have permission of property owner.
§ 66-252. Display and possession of certificate of registration.
§ 66-253. Display of identification upon request.
§ 66-254. Records of source of new merchandise.
§ 66-254.1. Certain sales prohibited.
§ 66-255. Specialty market or operator of an event registration list.
§ 66-256. Exemptions from Article.
§ 66-258. Local regulation not affected.
§ 66-259. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 33 - Telephonic Seller Registration and Bond Requirement.
§ 66-261. Registration of telephonic sellers.
§ 66-263. Bond requirement; prizes and gifts.
§ 66-264. Calls made to minors.
§ 66-265. Offers of gifts or prizes.
§§ 66-267 through 66-269. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 34 - Certificates of Authentication.
§ 66-270. Authority of Secretary of State to authenticate documents.
§ 66-272. Certificate of authentication.
§ 66-273. Prerequisites for authentication.
§ 66-274. Limitations on authentication.
§ 66-275. Other methods of authentication not precluded.
§§ 66-276 through 66-279. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 35 - Agreements Between North Carolina and Foreign Governments.
§ 66-280. Agreements between North Carolina and foreign governments to be filed.
§§ 66-281 through 66-284. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 36 - Truthful Advertisements of Costs of Servicing or Repairing Private Passenger Vehicles.
§ 66-285. Advertisements of servicing or repairing private passenger vehicles.
§§ 66-286 through 66-289. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 37 - Tobacco Reserve Fund and Escrow Compliance.
§ 66-293. Sale of certain cigarettes prohibited.
§ 66-294. Duties of manufacturers.
§ 66-294.1. Duties of Attorney General.
§ 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.
§§ 66-295 through 66-299: Expired.
§ 66-300. Reserved for future codification purposes.
§ 66-301: Reserved for future codification purposes.
§ 66-302: Reserved for future codification purposes.
§ 66-303: Reserved for future codification purposes.
§ 66-304: Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 39 - Self-Service Storage Rental Contracts.
§§ 66-308 through 66-310. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 40 - Uniform Electronic Transactions Act.
§ 66-315. Use of electronic records and electronic signatures; variation by agreement.
§ 66-316. Construction and application.
§ 66-317. Legal recognition of electronic records, electronic signatures, and electronic contracts.
§ 66-318. Provision of information in writing; presentation of records.
§ 66-319. Attribution and effect of electronic record and electronic signature.
§ 66-320. Effect of change or error.
§ 66-321. Notarization and acknowledgment.
§ 66-322. Retention of electronic records; originals.
§ 66-323. Admissibility in evidence.
§ 66-325. Time and place of sending and receipt.
§ 66-327. Consumer transactions; alternative procedures for use or acceptance of electronic records or electronic signatures.
§ 66-328. Procedures consistent with federal law.
§ 66-329. Choice of law in computer information agreement.
§§ 66-331 through 66-339. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 41 - Manufacturing Redevelopment Districts.
§ 66-347. Reserved for future codification purposes.
§ 66-348. Reserved for future codification purposes.
§ 66-349. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 42 - State Franchise for Cable Television Service.
§ 66-351. State franchising authority.
§ 66-352. Award of franchise and commencement of service.
§ 66-353. Annual service report.
§ 66-354. General filing and report requirements.
§ 66-355. Effect on existing local franchise agreement.
§ 66-356. Service standards and requirements.
§ 66-357. Availability and use of PEG channels.
§ 66-358. Transmission of PEG channels.
§ 66-359: Repealed by Session Laws 2010-158, s. 11(a), effective July 1, 2010.
§ 66-360. Service to public building.
Article 43 - Service Agreements.
§ 66-370. Motor vehicle service agreement companies.
§ 66-371. Home appliance service agreement companies.
§ 66-372. Miscellaneous requirements for motor vehicle and home appliance service agreement companies.
§ 66-373. Insurance policy requirements.
§ 66-374. Mechanical breakdown service agreements.
§ 66-375: Reserved for future codification purposes.
§ 66-376: Reserved for future codification purposes.
§ 66-377: Reserved for future codification purposes.
§ 66-378: Reserved for future codification purposes.
§ 66-379: Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 44 - Free Insurance.
§ 66-382. Unfair trade practice.
Article 45 - Pawnbrokers, Metal Dealers, and Scrap Dealers.
§ 66-390. Requirements for licensure.
§ 66-391. Record-keeping requirements for pawnbrokers.
§ 66-392. Record-keeping requirements for currency converters and e-buyers.
§ 66-393. Pawnbroker fees; interest rates.
§ 66-397. Municipal or county authority.
§ 66-400: Reserved for future codification purposes.
§ 66-401: Reserved for future codification purposes.
§ 66-402: Reserved for future codification purposes.
§ 66-403: Reserved for future codification purposes.
§ 66-404: Reserved for future codification purposes.
§ 66-409. Bond or trust account required.
§ 66-410. Records to be kept.
§ 66-411. Items not to be modified.
§ 66-412. Purchasing from juvenile.
§ 66-414. Portable smelters prohibited.
§ 66-415: Reserved for future codification purposes.
§ 66-416: Reserved for future codification purposes.
§ 66-417: Reserved for future codification purposes.
§ 66-418: Reserved for future codification purposes.
§ 66-419: Reserved for future codification purposes.
§ 66-421. Required records and receipts for regulated metals transactions.
§ 66-422. Inspection of regulated metals property and records.
§ 66-423. Hold notices for nonferrous metals; retention of nonferrous metals.
§ 66-424. Prohibited activities and transactions.
§ 66-425. Permissible payment methods for nonferrous metals purchasers.
§ 66-426. Issuance of nonferrous metals purchase permits by Sheriff; form; fees; recordkeeping.
§ 66-431. Forfeiture of vehicles used to transport unlawfully obtained regulated metals property.
§ 66-432: Reserved for future codification purposes.
§ 66-433: Reserved for future codification purposes.
§ 66-434: Reserved for future codification purposes.
§ 66-435: Reserved for future codification purposes.
§ 66-436: Reserved for future codification purposes.
§ 66-437: Reserved for future codification purposes.
§ 66-438: Reserved for future codification purposes.
§ 66-439: Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 46 - Guaranteed Asset Protection Waivers.
§ 66-441. Scope of Article.
§ 66-442. Guaranteed asset protection waivers not subject to insurance laws.
§ 66-443. Insurance of guaranteed asset protection waivers.
Article 47 - Zip Line and Challenge Course Financial Responsibility.

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