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NC Gen Stat § 20-354.3 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 15B - North Carolina Motor Vehicle Repair Act.|§ 20-354.3 - Written motor vehicle repair estimate and disclosure statement required.

 20-354.3. Written motor vehicle repair estimate and disclosure statement required.(a) When any customer requests a motor vehicle repair shop to perform repair work on a motor vehicle, the cost of which repair work will exceed three hundred fifty dollars ($350.00) to the customer, the shop shall prepare a written repair estimate, which is a form setting forth the estimated cost of repair work, including diagnostic work, before effecting any diagnostic work or repair. In determining under this section whether the cost of the repair work exceeds three hundred fifty dollars ($350.00), the cost of the repair work shall consist of the cost of parts and labor necessary for the repair work and any charges for necessary diagnostic work and teardown, if any, and shall include any taxes, any other repair shop supplies or overhead, and any other extra services that are incidental to the repair work. The written repair estimate shall also include a statement allowing the customer to indicate whether replaced parts should be saved for inspection or return and a statement indicating the daily charge for storing the customer's motor vehicle after the customer has been notified that the repair work has been completed.(b) The information required by subsection (a) of this section need not be provided if the customer waives in writing his or her right to receive a written estimate. A customer may waive his or her right to receive any written estimates from a motor vehicle repair shop for a period of time specified by the customer in the waiver.(c) Except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, a copy of the written repair estimate required by subsection (a) of this section shall be given to the customer before repair work is begun.(d) If the customer leaves his or her motor vehicle at a motor vehicle repair shop during hours when the shop is not open, or if the motor vehicle repair shop reasonably believes that an accurate estimate of the cost of repairs cannot be made until after the diagnostic work has been completed, or if the customer permits the shop or another person to deliver the motor vehicle to the shop, there shall be an implied partial waiver of the written estimate; however, upon completion of the diagnostic work necessary to estimate the cost of repair, the shop shall notify the customer as required by G.S. 20-354.5(a).(e) Nothing in this section shall be construed to require a motor vehicle repair shop to give a written estimate price if the motor vehicle repair shop does not agree to perform the requested repair. (1999-437, s. 1; 2001-298, s. 2; 2005-304, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-354.4 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 15B - North Carolina Motor Vehicle Repair Act.|§ 20-354.4 - Charges for motor vehicle repair estimate; requirement of waiver of rights prohibited.

 20-354.4. Charges for motor vehicle repair estimate; requirement of waiver of rights prohibited.(a) Before proceeding with preparing an estimate, the shop shall do both of the following:(1) Disclose to the customer the amount, if any, of the charge for preparing the estimate.(2) Obtain a written authorization to prepare an estimate if there is a charge for that estimate.(b) It is a violation of this Article for any motor vehicle repair shop to require that any person waive his or her rights provided in this Article as a precondition to the repair of his or her vehicle by the shop or to impose or threaten to impose any charge which is clearly excessive in relation to the work involved in making the price estimate for the purpose of inducing the customer to waive his or her rights provided in this Article. (1999-437, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-354.6 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 15B - North Carolina Motor Vehicle Repair Act.|§ 20-354.6 - Invoice required of motor vehicle repair shop.

 20-354.6. Invoice required of motor vehicle repair shop.The motor vehicle repair shop shall provide each customer, upon completion of any repair, with a legible copy of an invoice for such repair. The invoice shall include the following information:(1) A statement indicating what was done to correct the problem or a description of the service provided.(2) An itemized description of all labor, parts, and merchandise supplied and the costs of all labor, parts, and merchandise supplied. No itemized description is required to be provided to the customer for labor, parts, and merchandise supplied when a third party has indicated to the motor vehicle repair shop that the repairs will be paid for under a service contract, under a mechanical breakdown contract, or under a manufacturer's warranty, without charge to the customer.(3) A statement identifying any replacement part as being used, rebuilt, or reconditioned, as the case may be. (1999-437, s. 1; 2001-298, s. 5; 2002-159, s. 32.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-354.7 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 15B - North Carolina Motor Vehicle Repair Act.|§ 20-354.7 - Required disclosure; signs; notice to customers.

 20-354.7. Required disclosure; signs; notice to customers.A sign, at least 24 inches on each side, shall be posted in a manner conspicuous to the public. The sign shall contain:(1) That the consumer has a right to receive a written estimate or to waive receipt of that estimate if the cost of repairs will exceed three hundred fifty dollars ($350.00).(2) That the consumer may request, at the time the work order is taken, the return or inspection of all parts that have been replaced during the motor vehicle repair. (1999-437, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-354.8 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 15B - North Carolina Motor Vehicle Repair Act.|§ 20-354.8 - Prohibited acts and practices.

 20-354.8. Prohibited acts and practices.It shall be a violation of this Article for any motor vehicle repair shop or employee of a motor vehicle repair shop to do any of the following:(1) Charge for repairs which have not been expressly or impliedly authorized by the customer.(2) Misrepresent that repairs have been made to a motor vehicle.(3) Misrepresent that certain parts and repairs are necessary to repair a vehicle.(4) Misrepresent that the vehicle being inspected or diagnosed is in a dangerous condition or that the customer's continued use of the vehicle may be harmful or cause great damage to the vehicle.(5) Fraudulently alter any customer contract, estimate, invoice, or other document.(6) Fraudulently misuse any customer's credit card.(7) Make or authorize in any manner or by any means whatever any written or oral statement which is untrue, deceptive, or misleading, and which is known, or which by the exercise of reasonable care should be known, to be untrue, deceptive, or misleading, related to this Article.(8) Make fraudulent promises of a character likely to influence, persuade, or induce a customer to authorize the repair, service, or maintenance of a motor vehicle.(9) Substitute used, rebuilt, salvaged, or straightened parts for new replacement parts without notice to the motor vehicle owner and to his or her insurer if the cost of repair is to be paid pursuant to an insurance policy and the identity of the insurer or its claims adjuster is disclosed to the motor vehicle repair shop.(10) Cause or allow a customer to sign any work order that does not state the repairs requested by the customer.(11) Refuse to give to a customer a copy of any document requiring the customer's signature upon completion or cancellation of the repair work.(12) Rebuild or restore a rebuilt vehicle without the knowledge of the owner in a manner that does not conform to the original vehicle manufacturer's established repair procedures or specifications and allowable tolerances for the particular model and year.(13) Perform any other act that is a violation of this Article or that constitutes fraud or misrepresentation under this Article. (1999-437, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-354.9 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 15B - North Carolina Motor Vehicle Repair Act.|§ 20-354.9 - Remedies.

 20-354.9. Remedies.Any customer injured by a violation of this Article may bring an action in the appropriate court for relief. The prevailing party in that action may be entitled to damages plus court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees. The customer may also bring an action for injunctive relief in the appropriate court. A violation of this Article is not punishable as a crime; however, this Article does not limit the rights or remedies which are otherwise available to a consumer under any other law. (1999-437, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-356 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 16 - Professional Housemoving.|§ 20-356 - Definitions.

 20-356. Definitions.As used in this Article, the following terms mean:(1) Department. - The Department of Transportation.(2) House. - A dwelling, building, or other structure in excess of 15 feet in width. Mobile homes, manufactured homes, or modular homes, or portions thereof, are not within this definition when being transported from the manufacturer or from a licensed retail dealer location to the first set-up site.(3) Housemover. - A person licensed under this Article.(4) Person. - An individual, corporation, partnership, association, or any other business entity.(5) Secretary. - The Secretary of the Department of Transportation.(6) Unsafe practices. - Any act that is determined by a final agency decision of an enforcing agency or by a court of competent jurisdiction to create a hazard to the motoring public, or any citations under the Occupational Safety and Health Act that have become a final order within the last three years for willful serious violations or for failing to abate serious violations, as defined in G.S. 95-127.  (1977, c. 720, s. 1; 1979, c. 475, s. 2; 2001-424, s. 27.17(a); 2005-354, s. 1; 2008-89, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-357 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 16 - Professional Housemoving.|§ 20-357 - Housemovers to be licensed.

 20-357. Housemovers to be licensed.All persons who engage in the profession of housemoving on roads and highways on the State Highway System shall be licensed by the Department. (1977, c. 720, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-358 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 16 - Professional Housemoving.|§ 20-358 - Qualifications to become licensed.

 20-358. Qualifications to become licensed.The Department shall issue annual printed licenses to applicants meeting the following conditions:(1) The applicant must be at least 21 years of age; present acceptable evidence of good character and show sufficient housemoving experience on the application form furnished by the Department. Proof of creditable housemoving experience must be furnished at the time of application for those applicants not previously licensed by the Department. Creditable housemoving experience means extensive and responsible training gained by the applicant while engaged actively and directly on a full-time basis in the moving of houses and structures on public roads and highways with at least five years of experience. Examples of the capacity in which a person may work in gaining experience include the following in building moving operations:a. Moving superintendent,b. Moving foreman, andc. General mechanic and helper in the housemoving profession or trade.To comply with the requirement of proof of creditable housemoving experience, each applicant not previously licensed under this Article shall submit to the Department an affidavit from a certified public accountant that the applicant has documented employment records for a period of five continuous years from a person or persons licensed by this State or another state for housemoving. Each applicant not previously licensed under this Article shall also submit to the Department affidavits from a person or persons licensed in this State or another state in housemoving, who have employed the applicant in housemoving, providing in detail the applicant's full-time experience, including any supervisory duties and experience, in housemoving.(2) Repealed by Session Laws 1981, c. 818, s. 3.(3) The applicant must furnish proof that all of the vehicles, excluding "beams and dollies" and "hauling units," to be used in the movement of buildings, structures, or other extraordinary objects wider than 15 feet have met the requirements of G.S. 20-183.2 pertaining to the equipment inspection of motor vehicles; provided that the "beams and dollies" and "hauling units" are excluded from inspection under G.S. 20-183.2 and, further, are not required to be equipped with brakes.(4) The applicant must exhibit his federal employer's identification number.(5) The applicant must pay an annual license fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00).  (1977, c. 720, s. 3; 1981, c. 818, s. 3; 1991 (Reg. Sess., 1992), c. 813, s. 2; 2005-354, s. 2; 2008-89, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-359 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 16 - Professional Housemoving.|§ 20-359 - Effective period of license.

 20-359. Effective period of license.A license issued hereunder shall be effective from date of issuance and expire on July 31 of each year and shall be renewable on an annual basis. (1977, c. 720, s. 4; 2005-354, s. 3.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-359.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 16 - Professional Housemoving.|§ 20-359.1 - Insurance requirements.

 20-359.1. Insurance requirements.(a) No license shall be issued or renewed pursuant to this Article unless the applicant files with the Department a certificate or certificates of insurance, from an insurance company or companies authorized to do business in this State, providing:(1) Motor vehicle insurance for bodily injury to or death of one or more persons in any one accident and for injury to or destruction of property of others in any one accident with minimum coverage of three hundred fifty thousand dollars ($350,000) combined single limit of liability;(2) Comprehensive general liability insurance with a minimum coverage of three hundred fifty thousand dollars ($350,000) combined single limit of liability, including coverage of operations on North Carolina streets and highways that are not covered by motor vehicle insurance; and(3) Workers' compensation insurance that complies with Chapter 97 for all employees if the person is licensed as a professional housemover. The exemptions in G.S. 97-13 from the provisions of Chapter 97 shall not apply to licensed professional housemovers.(b) The certificate or certificates shall provide for continuous coverage during the effective period of the license issued pursuant to this Article. At the time the certificate is filed, the applicant shall also file with the Department a current list of all motor vehicles covered by the certificate. The applicant shall file amendments to the list within 15 days of any changes.(c) An insurance company issuing any insurance policy required by subsection (a) of this section shall notify the Department of any of the following events at least 30 days before its occurrence: (i) cancellation of the policy, (ii) nonrenewal of the policy, or (iii) any change in the policy.(d) In addition to all coverages required by this section, the applicant shall file with the Department a copy of either: (i) a bond or other acceptable surety providing coverage in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for the benefit of a person contracting with the housemover to move that person's structure for all claims for property damage arising from the movement of a structure pursuant to this Article, or (ii) a policy of cargo insurance in the amount of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000). (1981, c. 818, s. 1; 1991 (Reg. Sess., 1992), c. 813, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-360 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 16 - Professional Housemoving.|§ 20-360 - Requirements for permit.

 20-360. Requirements for permit.(a) Persons licensed as professional housemovers shall also be required to secure a permit from the Department for every move undertaken on the State Highway System of roads; that permit shall be issued by the Department after determining that the applicant is (i) properly licensed, (ii) furnished special surety bonds as required by the Department, and (iii) complying with such other regulations as required by the Department.(b) It shall be the duty of the applicant to see that the "beams and dollies" and "hauling units" used shall be constructed with proper material in a suitable manner and utilized so as to provide for the safety of the general public and the structure being relocated. Any violation of this duty may result in suspension or revocation of his license by the Department.(c) A license shall not be required for an individual owner of a towing vehicle moving their own buildings from or to property owned individually by those persons; however, a permit will be required for all moves.(d) Licensed housemovers shall furnish front and rear certified escort vehicles on all moves, one or both of which may be a marked police, sheriff or State Highway Patrol vehicle as determined by the issuing agent, or one or two properly equipped certified escort vehicles depending on the number of law-enforcement vehicles escorting the move; escort vehicles shall operate where possible at a distance of 300 feet from the structure being moved; that this interval will be closed in cities and other congested areas to protect other traffic from the swing of the load at corners and turns, and the certified escort vehicles shall comply with all restrictions as provided on the permit secured for movement of the structure. (1977, c. 720, s. 5; 1981, c. 818, s. 2; 2005-354, s. 4.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-361 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 16 - Professional Housemoving.|§ 20-361 - Application for permit and permit fee.

 20-361. Application for permit and permit fee.Application for a permit to move a structure must be made to the division or district engineer having jurisdiction at least two days prior to the date of the move. For good cause shown, this time may be waived by the district or division engineer. A travel plan and a permit application fee of twenty dollars ($20.00) shall accompany the application. Division or district engineers are authorized to issue permits for individual moves of a structure or building whose width does not exceed 36 feet. The travel plan will show the proposed route, the time estimated for each segment of the move, a plan to handle traffic so that no one delay to other highway users shall exceed 20 minutes. The division or district engineers shall review the travel plan and if the route cannot accommodate the move due to roadway weight limits, bridge size or weight limits, or will cause undue interruption of traffic flow, the permit shall not be issued. The applicant may submit alternate plans if desired until an acceptable route is determined. If the width of the building or structure to be relocated is more than 36 feet, or if no acceptable travel plan has been filed, and the denial of the permit would cause a hardship, the application and travel plan may be submitted to the Department on appeal. After reviewing the route and travel plan, the Department may in its discretion issue the permit after considering the practical physical limitations of the route, the nature and purpose of the move, the size and weight of the structure, the distance the structure is to be moved, and the safety and convenience of the traveling public. A surety bond in an amount to cover the cost of any damage to the pavement, structures, bridges, roadway or other damages that may occur can be required if deemed necessary by the Department. (1977, c. 720, s. 6; 1991 (Reg. Sess., 1992), c. 813, s. 3.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-362 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 16 - Professional Housemoving.|§ 20-362 - Liability of housemovers.

 20-362. Liability of housemovers.The permittee assumes all responsibility for injury to persons or damage to property of any kind and agrees to hold the Department harmless for any claims arising out of his conduct or actions. (1977, c. 720, s. 7.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-363 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 16 - Professional Housemoving.|§ 20-363 - Removal and replacement of obstructions.

 20-363. Removal and replacement of obstructions.All obstructions, including mailboxes, traffic signals, signs, and utility lines will be removed immediately prior to and replaced immediately after the move at the expense of the mover. Any property, real or personal, to be removed, which is not located in the right-of-way, shall not be removed until the owner is notified and arrangements for and approval from the owner are obtained.  (1977, c. 720, s. 8; 2008-89, s. 3.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-364 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 16 - Professional Housemoving.|§ 20-364 - Route changes.

 20-364. Route changes.Irrespective of the route shown on the permit, an alternate route will be followed:(1) If directed by a peace officer.(2) If directed by a uniformed officer assigned to a weigh station to follow a route to a weighing device.(3) If the specified route is officially detoured. Should a detour be encountered, the driver shall check with the office issuing permit on which he is traveling prior to proceeding. (1977, c. 720, s. 9; 2004-124, s. 18.3(d).)
NC Gen Stat § 20-365 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 16 - Professional Housemoving.|§ 20-365 - Loading or parking on right-of-way.

 20-365. Loading or parking on right-of-way.The object to be transported will not be loaded, unloaded, nor parked, day or night, on highway right-of-way without specific permission from the district or division engineer. (1977, c. 720, s. 10.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-366 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 16 - Professional Housemoving.|§ 20-366 - Effect of weather.

 20-366. Effect of weather.No move will be made when atmospheric conditions render visibility lower than safe for travel. Moves will not be made when highway is covered with snow or ice, or at any time travel conditions are considered unsafe by the Department or Highway Patrol or other law-enforcement officers having jurisdiction. (1977, c. 720, s. 11.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-367 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 16 - Professional Housemoving.|§ 20-367 - Obtaining license or permit by fraud.

 20-367. Obtaining license or permit by fraud.The permit may be voided if any conditions of the permit are violated. Upon any violation, the permit must be surrendered and a new permit obtained before proceeding. Misrepresentation of information on application to obtain a license, fraudulently obtaining a permit, alteration of a permit, or unauthorized use of a permit will render the permit void. (1977, c. 720, s. 12.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-368 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 16 - Professional Housemoving.|§ 20-368 - Municipal regulations.

 20-368. Municipal regulations.All moves on streets on the municipal system of streets shall comply with local regulations. (1977, c. 720, s. 13.)