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NC Gen Stat § 20-279.33 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 9A - Motor Vehicle Safety and Financial Responsibility Act of 1953.|§ 20-279.33 - Self-insurers.

 20-279.33. Self-insurers.(a) Any person in whose name more than 25 motor vehicles are registered may qualify as a self-insurer by obtaining a certificate of self-insurance issued by the Commissioner as provided in subsection (b) of this section. For the purpose of this Article, the State of North Carolina shall be considered a self-insurer.(b) The Commissioner may, in his discretion, upon the application of such a person, issue a certificate of self-insurance when he is satisfied that such person is possessed and will continue to be possessed of ability to pay judgments obtained against such person.(c) Upon not less than five days' notice and a hearing pursuant to such notice, the Commissioner may upon reasonable grounds cancel a certificate of self-insurance. Failure to pay any judgment within 30 days after such judgment shall have become final shall constitute a reasonable ground for the cancellation of a certificate of self-insurance. (1953, c. 1300, s. 33.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-279.35 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 9A - Motor Vehicle Safety and Financial Responsibility Act of 1953.|§ 20-279.35 - Supplemental to motor vehicle laws; repeal of laws in conflict.

 20-279.35. Supplemental to motor vehicle laws; repeal of laws in conflict.This Article shall in no respect be considered as a repeal of any of the motor vehicle laws of this State but shall be construed as supplemental thereto.The "Motor Vehicle Safety and Responsibility Act" enacted by the 1947 Session of the General Assembly, being Chapter 1006 of the Session Laws of 1947 (G.S. 20-224 to 20-279), is hereby repealed except with respect to any accident or violation of the motor vehicle laws of this State occurring prior to January 1, 1954, or with respect to any judgment arising from such accident or violation, and as to such accidents, violations or judgments Chapter 1006 of the Session Laws of 1947 shall remain in full force and effect. Except as herein stated, all laws and clauses of laws in conflict with this Article are hereby repealed. (1953, c. 1300, s. 35.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-279.36 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 9A - Motor Vehicle Safety and Financial Responsibility Act of 1953.|§ 20-279.36 - Past application of Article.

 20-279.36. Past application of Article.This Article shall not apply with respect to any accident, or judgment arising therefrom, or violation of the motor vehicle laws of this State, occurring prior to January 1, 1954. (1953, c. 1300, s. 37.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-279.37 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 9A - Motor Vehicle Safety and Financial Responsibility Act of 1953.|§ 20-279.37 - Article not to prevent other process.

 20-279.37. Article not to prevent other process.Nothing in this Article shall be construed as preventing the plaintiff in any action at law from relying for relief upon the other processes provided by law. (1953, c. 1300, s. 38.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-279.38 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 9A - Motor Vehicle Safety and Financial Responsibility Act of 1953.|§ 20-279.38 - Uniformity of interpretation.

 20-279.38. Uniformity of interpretation.This Article shall be so interpreted and construed as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the laws of those states which enact it. (1953, c. 1300, s. 39.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-279.39 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 9A - Motor Vehicle Safety and Financial Responsibility Act of 1953.|§ 20-279.39 - Title of Article.

 20-279.39. Title of Article.This Article may be cited as the "Motor Vehicle Safety-Responsibility Act of 1953." (1953, c. 1300, s. 41.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-280.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 10A - Transportation Network Companies.|§ 20-280.1 - Definitions.

 20-280.1. Definitions.The following definitions apply in this Article:(1) Airport operator. - Any person with police powers that owns or operates an airport.(2) Brokering transportation network company. - A transportation network company, as defined by this section, that exclusively dispatches TNC drivers that operate either of the following:a. For-hire passenger vehicles regulated under G.S. 160A-304.b. For-hire passenger vehicles regulated under G.S. 62-260(f) and subject to the requirements for security for protection of the public and safety of operation established for regulated motor common carriers.(3) Prearranged transportation services. - Transportation services available by advance request excluding for-hire passenger vehicles soliciting passengers for immediate transportation. No minimum waiting period is required between the advance request and the provision of the transportation services.(4) TNC driver. - An individual that uses a passenger vehicle in connection with a transportation network company's online-enabled application or platform to connect with passengers in exchange for payment of a fee to the transportation network company.(5) TNC service. - Prearranged transportation service provided by a TNC driver in connection with a transportation network company. The TNC service begins when the TNC driver accepts a ride request on the transportation network company's online-enabled application or platform and ends at the later of the following:a. The time that the driver completes the transaction on the online-enabled application or platform.b. The time that all passengers exit the vehicle and complete unloading of the vehicle.(6) Transportation network company (TNC). - Any person that uses an online-enabled application or platform to connect passengers with TNC drivers who provide prearranged transportation services.  (2015-237, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-280.2 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 10A - Transportation Network Companies.|§ 20-280.2 - Permissible services and limitations.

 20-280.2. Permissible services and limitations.(a) A transportation network company holding a valid permit issued under this Article and continuously meeting the requirements of this Article may operate in the State. The transportation network company may charge a fee for the TNC service. The fee must meet the following requirements:(1) The transportation network company's online-enabled application or platform must disclose the fee calculation method before a passenger makes a ride request.(2) The transportation network company's online-enabled application or platform must provide the option for a passenger to receive an estimated fee before the passenger makes a ride request.(3) The transportation network company must send an electronic receipt to the customer that includes the following:a. The locations where the TNC service started and ended.b. The total time and distance of the TNC service.c. An itemization and calculation of the total fee paid.(4) The fee must be paid electronically through the transportation network company's online-enabled application or platform. No cash may be exchanged for the TNC service.(b) A TNC driver may provide TNC service for compensation in the State.  (2015-237, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-280.3 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 10A - Transportation Network Companies.|§ 20-280.3 - Permits.

 20-280.3. Permits.(a) Every transportation network company must obtain a permit from the Division before operating in the State. Every transportation network company must pay to the Division a nonrefundable application fee of five thousand dollars ($5,000).(b) Every transportation network company must renew the permit annually and pay to the Division a nonrefundable renewal fee of five thousand dollars ($5,000).(c) The Division must prescribe the form of the application for a permit and renewal of a permit.(d) The initial application and renewal application must require information sufficient to confirm compliance with this Article and include the following:(1) Proof of insurance meeting the requirements of G.S. 20-280.4. This subdivision does not apply to brokering transportation network companies.(2) Resident agent for service of process.(3) Proof the transportation network company is registered with the Secretary of State to do business in the State if the transportation network company is a foreign corporation.(4) Policy of nondiscrimination based on customers' geographic departure point or destination.(5) Policy of nondiscrimination based on customers' race, color, national origin, religious belief or affiliation, sex, disability, or age.(e) The Division may retain the fees collected under this section and use the funds for its operations.  (2015-237, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-280.6 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 10A - Transportation Network Companies.|§ 20-280.6 - Background checks.

 20-280.6. Background checks.(a) Prior to permitting an individual to act as a TNC driver, the transportation network company must do all of the following:(1) Require the individual to submit an application to the transportation network company, including, at a minimum, the following:a. Address.b. Age.c. Drivers license number.d. Driving history.e. Motor vehicle registration.f. Automobile liability insurance information.(2) Conduct, or have a third party conduct, a local and national criminal background check for each applicant, including, at a minimum, the following:a. Multi-State/Multi-Jurisdiction Criminal Records Locator or other similar commercial nationwide database with validation (primary source search).b. National Sex Offender Registry.(3) Review, or have a third party review, a driving history research report for such individual.(b) The transportation network company must confirm that every TNC driver continues to meet all the requirements of this section every five years starting from the date the TNC driver met all the requirements of this section.(c) The transportation network company must not permit an individual to act as a TNC driver if any of the following apply:(1) Has had more than three moving violations in the prior three-year period or one major violation in the prior three-year period, including attempting to evade the police, reckless driving, or driving on a suspended or revoked license.(2) Has been convicted within the past seven years of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, fraud, sexual offenses, use of a motor vehicle to commit a felony, or a crime involving property damage, theft, acts of violence, or acts of terror.(3) Is a match in the National Sex Offender Registry.(4) Does not possess a valid drivers license.(5) Does not possess proof of registration for the motor vehicle to be used to provide TNC services.(6) Does not possess proof of automobile liability insurance for the motor vehicle to be used to provide TNC services.(7) Is not at least 19 years of age.(d) This section does not apply to brokering transportation network companies.  (2015-237, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-280.7 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 10A - Transportation Network Companies.|§ 20-280.7 - Authority of Division.

 20-280.7. Authority of Division.The Division may issue regulations to implement this Article.  (2015-237, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-280.8 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 10A - Transportation Network Companies.|§ 20-280.8 - Presumption that TNC drivers are independent contractors.

 20-280.8. Presumption that TNC drivers are independent contractors.A rebuttable presumption exists that a TNC driver is an independent contractor and not an employee. The presumption may be rebutted by application of the common law test for determining employment status.  (2015-237, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-280.9 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 10A - Transportation Network Companies.|§ 20-280.9 - Airport operators.

 20-280.9. Airport operators.(a) An airport operator is authorized to charge transportation network companies and TNC drivers a reasonable fee for their use of the airport's facility.(b) An airport operator is authorized to require an identifying decal be displayed by TNC drivers.(c) An airport operator is authorized to require the purchase and use of equipment or establish other appropriate mechanisms for monitoring and auditing compliance, including having a transportation network company provide data for purposes of monitoring and auditing compliance.(d) An airport operator is authorized to designate a location where TNC drivers may stage on the airport operator's facility, drop off passengers, and pick up passengers.  (2015-237, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-280.10 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 10A - Transportation Network Companies.|§ 20-280.10 - Statewide regulation.

 20-280.10. Statewide regulation.(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law and except as authorized by this Chapter, no county, city, airport operator, or other governmental agency is authorized to impose fees, require licenses, limit the operation of TNC services, or otherwise regulate TNC services. TNC services remain subject to all ordinances and local laws outside the scope of this Chapter, including parking and traffic regulation.(b) Any contract provision or term of service in a transportation network company's contract with a State resident or person present in the State contrary to this Article is void as against public policy.  (2015-237, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-280.15 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 10B - Peer-to-Peer Vehicle Sharing.|§ 20-280.15 - Definitions.

 20-280.15. Definitions.The following definitions apply in this Article:(1) Airport operator. - As defined in G.S. 20-280.1.(2) Peer-to-peer vehicle sharing. - The authorized use of a shared vehicle by an individual other than the shared vehicle owner through a peer-to-peer vehicle sharing program.(3) Peer-to-peer vehicle sharing program. - A business platform that connects shared vehicle owners with drivers to enable the sharing of vehicles for financial consideration.(4) Shared vehicle. - A vehicle that is available for sharing through a peer-to-peer vehicle sharing program.(5) Shared vehicle owner. - The registered owner of a shared vehicle that is made available for sharing through a peer-to-peer vehicle sharing program.(6) Vehicle sharing provider. - The person or entity that operates, facilitates, or administers the provision of personal vehicle sharing through a peer-to-peer vehicle sharing program.  (2019-199, s. 9(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 20-280.17 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 10B - Peer-to-Peer Vehicle Sharing.|§ 20-280.17 - Airport operators.

 20-280.17. Airport operators.An airport operator may (i) charge peer-to-peer vehicle sharing programs a reasonable fee for the use of the airport's facility, (ii) require an identifying decal be displayed on all shared vehicles that operate on airport property, (iii) require the purchase and use of equipment or establish other appropriate mechanisms for monitoring and auditing compliance, including having a peer-to-peer vehicle sharing program provide data for purposes of monitoring and auditing compliance, and (iv) designate a location where shared vehicles may stage on the airport operator's facility.  (2019-199, s. 9(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 20-281 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 11 - Liability Insurance Required of Persons Engaged in Renting Motor Vehicles.|§ 20-281 - Liability insurance prerequisite to engaging in business; coverage of policy.

 20-281. Liability insurance prerequisite to engaging in business; coverage of policy.From and after July 1, 1953, it shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to engage in the business of renting or leasing motor vehicles to the public for operation by the rentee or lessee unless such person, firm or corporation has secured insurance for his own liability and that of his rentee or lessee, in such an amount as is hereinafter provided, from an insurance company duly licensed to sell motor vehicle liability insurance in this State. Each such motor vehicle leased or rented must be covered by a policy of liability insurance insuring the owner and rentee or lessee and their agents and employees while in the performance of their duties against loss from any liability imposed by law for damages including damages for care and loss of services because of bodily injury to or death of any person and injury to or destruction of property caused by accident arising out of the operation of such motor vehicle, subject to the following minimum limits: thirty thousand dollars ($30,000) because of bodily injury to or death of one person in any one accident, and sixty thousand dollars ($60,000) because of bodily injury to or death of two or more persons in any one accident, and twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) because of injury to or destruction of property of others in any one accident. Provided, however, that nothing in this Article shall prevent such operators from qualifying as self-insurers under terms and conditions to be prepared and prescribed by the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles or by giving bond with personal or corporate surety, as now provided by G.S. 20-279.24, in lieu of securing the insurance policy hereinbefore provided for. (1953, c. 1017, s. 1; 1955, c. 1296; 1965, c. 349, s. 1; 1967, c. 277, s. 8; 1973, c. 745, s. 7; 1979, c. 832, s. 11; 1991, c. 469, s. 6; 1999-228, s. 7.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-282 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 11 - Liability Insurance Required of Persons Engaged in Renting Motor Vehicles.|§ 20-282 - Cooperation in enforcement of Article.

 20-282. Cooperation in enforcement of Article.The provisions of this Article shall be enforced by the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles in cooperation with the Commissioner of Insurance, the North Carolina Automobile Rate Administrative Office and with all law-enforcement officers and agents and other agencies of the State and the political subdivisions thereof. (1953, c. 1017, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-283 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 11 - Liability Insurance Required of Persons Engaged in Renting Motor Vehicles.|§ 20-283 - Compliance with Article prerequisite to issuance of license plates.

 20-283. Compliance with Article prerequisite to issuance of license plates.No license plates shall be issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles to operate a motor vehicle, for lease or rent for operation by the rentee or lessee, until the applicant for such license plates demonstrates to the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles that he has complied with the provisions of this Article. (1953, c. 1017, s. 3; 1975, c. 716, s. 5.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-284 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 11 - Liability Insurance Required of Persons Engaged in Renting Motor Vehicles.|§ 20-284 - Violation a misdemeanor.

 20-284. Violation a misdemeanor.Any person, firm or corporation violating the provisions of this Article shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. (1953, c. 1017, s. 4; 1993, c. 539, s. 385; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)
NC Gen Stat § 20-285 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 12 - Motor Vehicle Dealers and Manufacturers Licensing Law.|§ 20-285 - Regulation of motor vehicle distribution in public interest.

 20-285. Regulation of motor vehicle distribution in public interest.The General Assembly finds and declares that the distribution of motor vehicles in the State of North Carolina vitally affects the general economy of the State and the public interest and public welfare, and in the exercise of its police power, it is necessary to regulate and license motor vehicle manufacturers, distributors, dealers, salesmen, and their representatives doing business in North Carolina, in order to prevent frauds, impositions and other abuses upon its citizens and to protect and preserve the investments and properties of the citizens of this State. (1955, c. 1243, s. 1; 1983, c. 704, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-289 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 12 - Motor Vehicle Dealers and Manufacturers Licensing Law.|§ 20-289 - License fees.

 20-289. License fees.(a) The license fee for each fiscal year, or part thereof, shall be as follows:(1) For motor vehicle dealers, distributors, distributor branches, and wholesalers, ninety dollars ($90.00) for each place of business.(2) For manufacturers, one hundred ninety-five dollars ($195.00) and for each factory branch in this State, one hundred thirty dollars ($130.00).(3) For motor vehicle sales representatives, twenty dollars ($20.00).(4) For factory representatives, or distributor representatives, twenty dollars ($20.00).(5) Repealed by Session Laws 1991, c. 662, s. 4.(b) The fees collected under this section shall be credited to the Highway Fund. These fees are in addition to all other taxes and fees.  (1955, c. 1243, s. 5; 1969, c. 593; 1977, c. 802, s. 8; 1981, c. 690, s. 16; 1991, c. 662, s. 4; c. 689, s. 335; 2005-276, s. 44.1(o); 2015-241, s. 29.30(p).)
NC Gen Stat § 20-290 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 12 - Motor Vehicle Dealers and Manufacturers Licensing Law.|§ 20-290 - Licenses to specify places of business; display of license and list of salesmen; advertising.

 20-290. Licenses to specify places of business; display of license and list of salesmen; advertising.(a) The license of a motor vehicle dealer shall list each of the dealer's established salesrooms in this State. A license of a manufacturer, factory branch, distributor, distributor branch, or wholesaler shall list each of the license holder's places of business in this State. A license shall be conspicuously displayed at each place of business. In the event the location of a business changes, the Division shall endorse the change of location on the license, without charge.(b) Each dealer shall keep a current list of his licensed salesmen, showing the name of each licensed salesman, posted in a conspicuous place in each place of business.(c) Whenever any licensee places an advertisement in any newspaper or publication, the licensee's name shall appear in the advertisement. (1955, c. 1243, s. 6; 1975, c. 716, s. 5; 1991, c. 662, s. 5; 2005-99, s. 3.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-291 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 12 - Motor Vehicle Dealers and Manufacturers Licensing Law.|§ 20-291 - Representatives to carry license and display it on request; license to name employer.

 20-291. Representatives to carry license and display it on request; license to name employer.Every person to whom a sales representative, factory representative, or distributor representative license is issued shall carry the license when engaged in business, and shall display it upon request. The license shall state the name of the representative's employer. If the representative changes employers, the representative shall immediately apply to the Division for a license that states the name of the representative's new employer. The fee for issuing a license stating the name of a new employer is ten dollars ($10.00). (1955, c. 1243, s. 7; 1975, c. 716, s. 5; 1991, c. 662, s. 6; c. 689, s. 336; 2005-99, s. 4; 2005-276, s. 44.1(r).)