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NC Gen Stat § 20-308.2 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 12 - Motor Vehicle Dealers and Manufacturers Licensing Law.|§ 20-308.2 - Applicability of this Article.

 20-308.2. Applicability of this Article.(a) Any person who engages directly or indirectly in purposeful contacts within this State in connection with the offering or advertising for sale, or has business dealings, with respect to a new motor vehicle sale within this State, shall be subject to the provisions of this Article and shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of this State.(b) The applicability of this Article shall not be affected by a choice of law clause in any franchise, agreement, waiver, novation, or any other written instrument.(c) Any provision of any agreement, franchise, waiver, novation or any other written instrument which is in violation of any section of this Article shall be deemed null and void and without force and effect.(d) It shall be unlawful for a manufacturer or distributor to use any subsidiary corporation, affiliated corporation, or any other controlled corporation, partnership, association or person to accomplish what would otherwise be illegal conduct under this Article on the part of the manufacturer or distributor.(e) The provisions of this Article shall apply to all written agreements between a manufacturer, wholesaler, or distributor with a motor vehicle dealer including, but not limited to, the franchise offering, the franchise agreement, sales of goods, services or advertising, leases or deeds of trust of real or personal property, promises to pay, security interests, pledges, insurance contracts, advertising contracts, construction or installation contracts, servicing contracts, and all other such agreements between a motor vehicle dealer and a manufacturer, wholesaler, or distributor. (1983, c. 704, s. 17; 2005-409, s. 6.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-308.13 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 12A - Motor Vehicle Captive Finance Source Law.|§ 20-308.13 - Regulation of motor vehicle captive finance sources.

 20-308.13. Regulation of motor vehicle captive finance sources.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 motor vehicle captive finance sources doing business in North Carolina to protect and preserve the investments and properties of the citizens of this State. (2005-409, s. 3.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-308.14 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 12A - Motor Vehicle Captive Finance Source Law.|§ 20-308.14 - Definitions.

 20-308.14. Definitions.The definitions contained in G.S. 20-286 shall be applicable to the provisions of this Article. (2005-409, s. 3.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-308.17 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 12A - Motor Vehicle Captive Finance Source Law.|§ 20-308.17 - Rules and regulations.

 20-308.17. Rules and regulations.The Commissioner may make such rules and regulations, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Article, as he shall deem necessary or proper for the effective administration and enforcement of this Article, provided that a copy of such rules and regulations shall be mailed to each motor vehicle dealer licensee and captive finance source 30 days prior to the effective date of such rules and regulations. (2005-409, s. 3.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-308.18 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 12A - Motor Vehicle Captive Finance Source Law.|§ 20-308.18 - Hearing notice.

 20-308.18. Hearing notice.In every case of a hearing before the Commissioner authorized under this Article, the Commissioner shall give reasonable notice of each such hearing to all interested parties, and the Commissioner's decision shall be binding on the parties, subject to the rights of judicial review and appeal as provided in Chapter 150B of the General Statutes. The costs of such hearings shall be assessed by the Commissioner. (2005-409, s. 3.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-308.19 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 12A - Motor Vehicle Captive Finance Source Law.|§ 20-308.19 - Article applicable to existing and future agreements.

 20-308.19. Article applicable to existing and future agreements.The provisions of this Article shall be applicable to all contracts and agreements existing between dealers and captive finance sources at the time of its ratification and to all such future contracts and agreements. (2005-409, s. 3.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-308.20 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 12A - Motor Vehicle Captive Finance Source Law.|§ 20-308.20 - Jurisdiction.

 20-308.20. Jurisdiction.A new motor vehicle dealer located in this State may bring suit against any captive finance source engaged in commerce in this State in the General Court of Justice in the State of North Carolina that has proper venue. (2005-409, s. 3.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-308.22 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 12A - Motor Vehicle Captive Finance Source Law.|§ 20-308.22 - Applicability of this Article.

 20-308.22. Applicability of this Article.(a) Any captive finance source who engages directly or indirectly in purposeful contacts within this State in connection with the offering or advertising the availability of financing for the sale or lease of motor vehicles within this State, or who has business dealings within this State, shall be subject to the provisions of this Article and shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of this State.(b) The applicability of this Article shall not be affected by a choice of law clause in any agreement, waiver, novation, or any other written instrument.(c) Any provision of any agreement, waiver, novation, or any other written instrument which is in violation of any section of this Article shall be deemed null and void and without force and effect to the extent it violates this section.(d) It shall be unlawful for a captive finance source to use any subsidiary corporation, affiliated corporation, or any other controlled corporation, partnership, association, or person to accomplish what would otherwise be illegal conduct under this Article on the part of the captive finance source. (2005-409, s. 3.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-309.2 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 13 - The Vehicle Financial Responsibility Act of 1957.|§ 20-309.2 - Insurer shall notify Division of actions on insurance policies.

 20-309.2. Insurer shall notify Division of actions on insurance policies.(a) Notice Required. - An insurer shall notify the Division upon any of the following with regard to a motor vehicle liability policy:(1) Issues a new or replacement policy.(2) Terminates a policy, either by cancellation or failure to renew, unless the same insurer issues a replacement policy complying with this Article at the same time the insurer terminates the old policy and no lapse in coverage results.(3) Reinstates a policy after the insurer has notified the Division of a cancellation or termination.(b) Time Period. - An insurer shall notify the Division as required by subsection (a) of this section within 20 business days.(c) Form of Notice. - Any insurer with twenty-five million dollars ($25,000,000) or more in annual vehicle insurance premium volume shall submit the notices required under this section by electronic means. All other insurers may submit the notices required under this section by either paper or electronic means.(d) Trade Secret Protection. - The names of insureds and the beginning date and termination date of insurance coverage provided to the Division by an insurer under this section constitutes a designated trade secret under G.S. 132-1.2.(e) Civil Penalty. - The Commissioner of Insurance may assess a civil penalty of two hundred dollars ($200.00) against an insurer that fails to notify the Division as required by this section. The Commissioner may waive the penalty if the insurer establishes good cause for the failure.(f) Clear Proceeds of Penalties. - The clear proceeds of all civil penalties, civil forfeitures, and civil fines that are collected by the Department of Transportation pursuant to this section shall be remitted to the Civil Penalty and Forfeiture Fund in accordance with G.S. 115C-457.2. (2006-213, s. 1; 2007-484, s. 7(b).)
NC Gen Stat § 20-313 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 13 - The Vehicle Financial Responsibility Act of 1957.|§ 20-313 - Operation of motor vehicle without financial responsibility a misdemeanor.

 20-313. Operation of motor vehicle without financial responsibility a misdemeanor.(a) On or after July 1, 1963, any owner of a motor vehicle registered or required to be registered in this State who shall operate or permit such motor vehicle to be operated in this State without having in full force and effect the financial responsibility required by this Article shall be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor.(b) Evidence that the owner of a motor vehicle registered or required to be registered in this State has operated or permitted such motor vehicle to be operated in this State, coupled with proof of records of the Division of Motor Vehicles indicating that the owner did not have financial responsibility applicable to the operation of the motor vehicle in the manner certified by him for purposes of G.S. 20-309, shall be prima facie evidence that such owner did at the time and place alleged operate or permit such motor vehicle to be operated without having in full force and effect the financial responsibility required by the provisions of this Article.  (1957, c. 1393, s. 5; 1959, c. 1277, s. 3; 1963, c. 964, s. 5; 1975, c. 716, s. 5; 1993, c. 539, s. 388; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c); 2013-360, s. 18B.14(l).)
NC Gen Stat § 20-313.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 13 - The Vehicle Financial Responsibility Act of 1957.|§ 20-313.1 - Making false certification or giving false information a misdemeanor.

 20-313.1. Making false certification or giving false information a misdemeanor.(a) Any owner of a motor vehicle registered or required to be registered in this State who shall make a false certification concerning his financial responsibility for the operation of such motor vehicle shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.(b) Any person, firm, or corporation giving false information to the Division concerning another's financial responsibility for the operation of a motor vehicle registered or required to be registered in this State, knowing or having reason to believe that such information is false, shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. (1963, c. 964, s. 6; 1975, c. 716, s. 5; 1993, c. 539, s. 389; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)
NC Gen Stat § 20-314 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 13 - The Vehicle Financial Responsibility Act of 1957.|§ 20-314 - Applicability of Article 9A; its provisions continued.

 20-314. Applicability of Article 9A; its provisions continued.The provisions of Article 9A, Chapter 20 of the General Statutes, as amended, which pertain to the method of giving and maintaining proof of financial responsibility and which govern and define "motor vehicle liability policy" and assigned risk plans shall apply to filing and maintaining proof of financial responsibility required by this Article. It is intended that the provisions of Article 9A, Chapter 20 of the General Statutes, as amended, relating to proof of financial responsibility required of each operator and each owner of a motor vehicle involved in an accident, and relating to nonpayment of a judgment as defined in G.S. 20-279.1, shall continue in full force and effect. (1957, c. 1393, s. 6; 1963, c. 964, s. 7.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-315 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 13 - The Vehicle Financial Responsibility Act of 1957.|§ 20-315 - Commissioner to administer Article; rules and regulations.

 20-315. Commissioner to administer Article; rules and regulations.The Commissioner of Motor Vehicles shall administer and enforce the provisions of this Article relating to registration of motor vehicles and may make necessary rules and regulations for its administration. (1957, c. 1393, s. 7.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-316 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 13 - The Vehicle Financial Responsibility Act of 1957.|§ 20-316 - Divisional hearings upon lapse of liability insurance coverage.

 20-316. Divisional hearings upon lapse of liability insurance coverage.Any person whose registration plate has been revoked under G.S. 20-311 may request a hearing. Upon receipt of such request, the Division shall, as early as practical, afford an opportunity for hearing. At the hearing the duly authorized agents of the Division may administer oaths and issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and the production of relevant books and documents. If it appears that continuous financial responsibility existed for the vehicle involved, or if it appears the lapse of financial responsibility is not reasonably attributable to the neglect or fault of the person whose registration plate was revoked, the Division shall withdraw its order of revocation and such person may retain the registration plate. Otherwise, the order of revocation shall be affirmed and the registration plate surrendered. (1971, c. 1218, s. 1; 1973, c. 1144, ss. 1, 2; 1975, c. 716, s. 5; 2006-213, s. 3.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-317 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 13 - The Vehicle Financial Responsibility Act of 1957.|§ 20-317 - Insurance required by any other law; certain operators not affected.

 20-317. Insurance required by any other law; certain operators not affected.This Article shall not be held to apply to or affect policies of automobile insurance against liability which may now or hereafter be required by any other law of this State, and such policies, if they contain an agreement or are endorsed to conform to the requirements of this Article, may be certified as proof of financial responsibility under this Article. This Article applies to vehicles of motor carriers required to register with the Division under G.S. 20-382 or G.S. 20-382.1 only to the extent that the amount of financial responsibility required by this Article exceeds the amount required by the United States Department of Transportation. (1957, c. 1393, s. 9; 1959, c. 1252, s. 1; 1975, c. 716, s. 5; 1995 (Reg. Sess., 1996), c. 756, s. 19.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-318 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 13 - The Vehicle Financial Responsibility Act of 1957.|§ 20-318 - Federal, State and political subdivision vehicles excepted.

 20-318. Federal, State and political subdivision vehicles excepted.This Article does not apply to any motor vehicle owned by the State of North Carolina or by a political subdivision of the State, nor to any motor vehicle owned by the federal government. (1957, c. 1393, s. 10.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-319 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 13 - The Vehicle Financial Responsibility Act of 1957.|§ 20-319 - Effective date.

 20-319. Effective date.This Article shall be effective from and after January 1, 1958. (1957, c. 1393, s. 12; 1961, c. 276.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-319.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 13A - Certification of Automobile Insurance Coverage by Insurance Companies.|§ 20-319.1 - Company to forward certification within seven days after receipt of request.

 20-319.1. Company to forward certification within seven days after receipt of request.Upon the receipt by an insurance company at its home office of a registered letter from an insured requesting that it certify to the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles whether or not a previously issued policy of automobile liability insurance was in full force and effect on a designated day, it shall be the duty of such insurance company to forward such certification within seven days. (1967, c. 908, s. 1; 1975, c. 716, s. 5.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-319.2 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 13A - Certification of Automobile Insurance Coverage by Insurance Companies.|§ 20-319.2 - Penalty for failure to forward certification.

 20-319.2. Penalty for failure to forward certification.If any insurance company shall without good cause fail to forward said certification within seven days after its receipt of such registered letter, the North Carolina Commissioner of Insurance shall be authorized in his discretion to impose a civil penalty upon said company in the amount of two hundred dollars ($200.00) for such violation. (1967, c. 908, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-320 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 14 - Driver Training School Licensing Law.|§ 20-320 - Definitions.

 20-320. Definitions.As used in this Article:(1) "Commercial driver training school" or "school" means a business enterprise conducted by an individual, association, partnership or corporation which educates or trains persons to operate or drive motor vehicles or which furnishes educational materials to prepare an applicant for an examination given by the State for a driver's license or learner's permit, and charges a consideration or tuition for such service or materials.(2) "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles.(3) "Instructor" means any person who operates a commercial driver training school or who teaches, conducts classes, gives demonstrations, or supervises practical training of persons learning to operate or drive motor vehicles in connection with operation of a commercial driver training school. (1965, c. 873; 1979, c. 667, s. 39.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-321 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 14 - Driver Training School Licensing Law.|§ 20-321 - Enforcement of Article by Commissioner.

 20-321. Enforcement of Article by Commissioner.(a) The Commissioner shall adopt and prescribe such regulations concerning the administration and enforcement of this Article as are necessary to protect the public. The Commissioner or his authorized representative shall have the duty of examining applicants for commercial driver training schools and instructor's licenses, licensing successful applicants, and inspecting school facilities, records, and equipment.(b) The Commissioner shall administer and enforce the provisions of this Article, and may call upon the State Superintendent of Public Instruction for assistance in developing and formulating appropriate regulations. (1965, c. 873; 1973, c. 1331, s. 3; 1987, c. 69, c. 827, s. 3.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-322 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 14 - Driver Training School Licensing Law.|§ 20-322 - Licenses for schools necessary; regulations as to requirements.

 20-322. Licenses for schools necessary; regulations as to requirements.(a) No commercial driver training school shall be established nor any such existing school be continued on or after July 1, 1965, unless such school applies for and obtains from the Commissioner a license in the manner and form prescribed by the Commissioner.(b) Regulations adopted by the Commissioner shall state the requirements for a school license, including requirements concerning location, equipment, courses of instruction, instructors, financial statements, schedule of fees and charges, character and reputation of the operators, insurance, bond or other security in such sum and with such provisions as the Commissioner deems necessary to protect adequately the interests of the public, and such other matters as the Commissioner may prescribe. A driver education course offered to prepare an individual for a limited learner's permit or another provisional license must meet the requirements set in G.S. 115C-215 for the program of driver education offered in the public schools.  (1965, c. 873; 1997-16, s. 4; 1997-443, s. 32.20; 2011-145, s. 28.37(e).)
NC Gen Stat § 20-323 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 14 - Driver Training School Licensing Law.|§ 20-323 - Licenses for instructors necessary; regulations as to requirements.

 20-323. Licenses for instructors necessary; regulations as to requirements.(a) No person shall act as an instructor on or after July 1, 1965, unless such person applies for and obtains from the Commissioner a license in the manner and form prescribed by the Commissioner.(b) Regulations adopted by the Commissioner shall state the requirements for an instructor's license, including requirements concerning moral character, physical condition, knowledge of the courses of instruction, knowledge of the motor vehicle laws and safety principles, previous personal and employment records, and such other matters as the Commissioner may prescribe, for the protection of the public. (1965, c. 873.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-324 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 14 - Driver Training School Licensing Law.|§ 20-324 - Expiration and renewal of licenses; fees.

 20-324. Expiration and renewal of licenses; fees.(a) Renewal. - A license issued under this Article expires two years after the date the license is issued. To renew a license, the license holder must file an application for renewal with the Division.(b) Fees. - An application for an initial license or the renewal of a license must be accompanied by the application fee for the license. The application fee for a school license is eighty dollars ($80.00). The application fee for an instructor license is sixteen dollars ($16.00). The application fee for a license is not refundable. Fees collected under this section must be credited to the Highway Fund. (1965, c. 873; 1977, c. 802, s. 9; 1981, c. 690, s. 15; 1997-33, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-325 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 14 - Driver Training School Licensing Law.|§ 20-325 - Cancellation, suspension, revocation, and refusal to issue or renew licenses.

 20-325. Cancellation, suspension, revocation, and refusal to issue or renew licenses.The Commissioner may cancel, suspend, revoke, or refuse to issue or renew a school or instructor's license in any case where he finds the licensee or applicant has not complied with, or has violated any of the provisions of this Article or any regulation adopted by the Commissioner hereunder. A suspended or revoked license shall be returned to the Commissioner by the licensee, and its holder shall not be eligible to apply for a license under this Article until 12 months have elapsed since the date of such suspension or revocation. (1965, c. 873.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-326 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 14 - Driver Training School Licensing Law.|§ 20-326 - Exemptions from Article.

 20-326. Exemptions from Article.The provisions of this Article shall not apply to any person giving driver training lessons without charge, to employers maintaining driver training schools without charge for their employees only, or to schools or classes conducted by colleges, universities and high schools. (1965, c. 873.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-327 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 14 - Driver Training School Licensing Law.|§ 20-327 - Penalties for violating Article or regulations.

 20-327. Penalties for violating Article or regulations.Violation of any provision of this Article or any regulation promulgated pursuant hereto, shall constitute a Class 3 misdemeanor. (1965, c. 873; 1993, c. 539, s. 390; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)