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NC Gen Stat § 20-292 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 12 - Motor Vehicle Dealers and Manufacturers Licensing Law.|§ 20-292 - Dealers may display motor vehicles for sale at retail only at established salesrooms.

 20-292. Dealers may display motor vehicles for sale at retail only at established salesrooms.(a) A new or used motor vehicle dealer may display a motor vehicle for sale at retail only at the dealer's established salesroom, unless the display is of a motor vehicle that meets any of the following descriptions:(1) Contains the dealer's name or other sales information and is used by the dealer as a "demonstrator" for transportation purposes.(2) Is displayed at a trade show or exhibit at which no selling activities relating to the vehicle take place and contains the dealer's name and business location.(3) Is displayed at the home or place of business of a customer at the request or with the permission or consent of the customer.(b) Nothing contained in this section or in any other provision contained in Article 12 of this Chapter shall be deemed to prohibit or restrict a new or used motor vehicle dealer or an employee, agent, or contractee of a new or used motor vehicle dealer from doing any of the following:(1) Delivering a motor vehicle purchased or leased by a customer to the customer's home or place of business or having a customer execute forms and other documents relating to vehicle purchase, lease, titling, registration, financing, insurance, and other products and services provided to the customer by or through the dealer that are presented to a customer at the customer's home or place of business by any employee or authorized agent of the dealer; provided, however, that all such forms and other documents have been fully agreed to and were fully completed in advance of their presentation to the customer, no additional negotiations or modifications related to the content of any of these forms or other documents take place, and no modifications are made to the content of any of these forms and other documents other than the correction of clerical or typographical errors.(2) Having any employee or authorized agent of the dealer explain vehicle operation, features, care, and warranties to the customer at the time the customer's vehicle is delivered.(3) Retrieving from the customer's home or place of business a motor vehicle that has been sold by the customer to the dealer.(c) This section does not apply to recreational vehicles, house trailers, or boat, animal, camping, or other utility trailers.  (1955, c. 1243, s. 8; 1991, c. 662, s. 7; 2021-147, s. 15.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-292.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 12 - Motor Vehicle Dealers and Manufacturers Licensing Law.|§ 20-292.1 - Supplemental temporary license for sale of antique and specialty vehicles.

 20-292.1. Supplemental temporary license for sale of antique and specialty vehicles.Any dealer licensed as a motor vehicle dealer under this Article may apply to the Commissioner and receive, at no additional charge, a supplemental temporary license authorizing the off-premises sales of antique motor vehicles and specialty motor vehicles for a period not to exceed 10 consecutive calendar days. To obtain a temporary supplemental license for the off-premises sale of antique motor vehicles and specialty motor vehicles, the applicant shall:(1) Be licensed as a motor vehicle dealer under this Article.(2) Notify the applicable local office of the Division of the specific dates and location for which the license is requested.(3) Display a sign at the licensed location clearly identifying the dealer.(4) Keep and maintain the records required for the sale of motor vehicles under this Article.(5) Provide staff to work at the temporary location for the duration of the off-premises sale.(6) Meet any local government permitting requirements.(7) Have written permission from the property owner to sell at the location.For purposes of this section, the term "antique motor vehicle" shall mean any motor vehicle for private use manufactured at least 25 years prior to the current model year, and the term "specialty motor vehicle" shall mean any model or series of motor vehicle for private use manufactured at least three years prior to the current model year of which no more than 5,000 vehicles were sold within the United States during the model year the vehicle was manufactured.This section does not apply to a nonselling motor vehicle show or public display of new motor vehicles. (2003-113, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-295 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 12 - Motor Vehicle Dealers and Manufacturers Licensing Law.|§ 20-295 - Action on application; grace period while application for license renewal is pending.

 20-295. Action on application; grace period while application for license renewal is pending.(a) Division Action. - The Division shall either grant or deny an application for a license or license renewal within 30 days after receiving it. Any applicant denied a license shall, upon filing a written request within 30 days, be given a hearing at the time and place determined by the Commissioner or a person designated by the Commissioner. A hearing shall be public and shall be held with reasonable promptness.(b) Pending License Renewal Grace Period. - When an application for license renewal has been timely submitted prior to expiration of the license, the license shall remain valid for up to 30 days after the expiration date until the Division grants or denies the application. The Division shall (i) ensure that any database maintained by the Division that indicates the status of a license issued under this Article reflects that the license continues to be valid during this period and (ii) send a temporary license to the applicant for display while the Division reviews the application.  (1955, c. 1243, s. 11; 1975, c. 716, s. 5; 1993, c. 440, s. 1; 2020-77, s. 6(a); 2021-134, s. 5.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-296 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 12 - Motor Vehicle Dealers and Manufacturers Licensing Law.|§ 20-296 - Notice and hearing upon denial, suspension, revocation, placing on probation, or refusal to renew license.

 20-296. Notice and hearing upon denial, suspension, revocation, placing on probation, or refusal to renew license.No license shall be suspended, revoked, denied, placed on probation, or renewal thereof refused, until a written notice of the complaint made has been furnished to the licensee against whom the same is directed, and a hearing thereon has been had before the Commissioner, or a person designated by him. At least 10 days' written notice of the time and place of such hearing shall be given to the licensee by certified mail with return receipt requested to his last known address as shown on his license or other record of information in possession of the Division. At any such hearing, the licensee shall have the right to be heard personally or by counsel. After hearing, the Division shall have power to suspend, revoke, place on probation, or refuse to renew the license in question. Immediate notice of any such action shall be given to the licensee in accordance with G.S. 1A-1, Rule 4(j) of the Rules of Civil Procedure.  (1955, c. 1243, s. 12; 1975, c. 716, s. 5; 1981, c. 108; 2014-108, s. 6(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 20-297 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 12 - Motor Vehicle Dealers and Manufacturers Licensing Law.|§ 20-297 - Retention and inspection of certain records.

 20-297. Retention and inspection of certain records.(a) Vehicles. - A dealer must keep a record of all vehicles received by the dealer and all vehicles sold by the dealer. The records must contain the information that the Division requires and be made available for inspection by the Division within a reasonable period of time after being requested by the Division. A dealer may satisfy the record-keeping requirements contained in this subsection either by (i) keeping and maintaining written or paper records at the dealership facility where the vehicles were sold or at another site within this State provided that the location and the name of a designated contact agent are provided to the Division or (ii) maintaining electronic copies of the records required by this subsection, provided that the Division shall have access to these electronic records from a location within this State. For purposes of this section, the location where dealership written or electronic records are kept and maintained may be owned and operated by a party other than the dealer.(b) Inspection. - The Division may inspect the pertinent books, records, letters, and contracts of a licensee relating to any written complaint made to the Division against the licensee.(c) Records Format. - Any record required to be kept and maintained under this section may be converted to electronic form and retained by a dealer in electronic form without retention of the original or any copies of the record in paper or other nonelectronic form.  (1955, c. 1243, s. 13; 1975, c. 716, s. 5; 1995, c. 163, s. 5; 2007-481, s. 3; 2016-74, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-298 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 12 - Motor Vehicle Dealers and Manufacturers Licensing Law.|§ 20-298 - Insurance.

 20-298. Insurance.It shall be unlawful for any dealer or salesman or any employee of any dealer, to coerce or offer anything of value to any purchaser of a motor vehicle to provide any type of insurance coverage on said motor vehicle. No dealer, salesman or representative of either shall accept any policy as collateral on any vehicle sold by him to secure an interest in such vehicle in any company not qualified under the insurance laws of this State: Provided, nothing in this Article shall prevent a dealer or his representative from requiring adequate insurance coverage on a motor vehicle which is the subject of an installment sale. (1955, c. 1243, s. 14.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-298.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 12 - Motor Vehicle Dealers and Manufacturers Licensing Law.|§ 20-298.1 - Provision of certain products and services to those covered under the Military Lending Act.

 20-298.1. Provision of certain products and services to those covered under the Military Lending Act.A motor vehicle dealer that does not market or extend to a covered borrower a loan or credit transaction covered by Section 987 of Title 10 of the United States Code, or any subsequent amendments thereto, and Part 232 (commencing with Section 232.1) of Subchapter M of Chapter I of Subtitle A of Title 32 of the Code of Federal Regulations, or any subsequent amendments thereto, shall not be in violation of G.S. 127B-11 or otherwise under the law with respect to all transactions entered into on or after October 3, 2016, regardless of whether the motor vehicle dealer markets or extends the loan or credit transaction to other persons who are not covered borrowers. For purposes of this section, "covered borrower" has the same meaning as provided in Part 232 (commencing with Section 232.1) of Subchapter M of Chapter I of Subtitle A of Title 32 of the Code of Federal Regulations and any subsequent amendments thereto.  (2019-181, s. 4.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-299 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 12 - Motor Vehicle Dealers and Manufacturers Licensing Law.|§ 20-299 - Acts of officers, directors, partners, salesmen and other representatives.

 20-299. Acts of officers, directors, partners, salesmen and other representatives.(a) The Division may deny, suspend, place on probation, or revoke a license issued to a corporation, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, or any other business entity that is a licensee under this Article if more than fifty percent (50%) of the business entity ownership engaged in conduct prohibited by G.S. 20-294. A license issued to a business entity under this Article may also be revoked if any damages suffered due to a violation of this Article are not satisfied, including damages caused by a sales representative while acting as an agent of the business entity. An owner of a business entity that did not engage personally in a violation of G.S. 20-294 and did not knowingly omit any duty may not be penalized for the acts of a business entity found to have violated this section.(b) Every licensee who is a manufacturer or a factory branch shall be responsible for the acts of any or all of its agents and representatives while acting in the conduct of said licensee's business whether or not such licensee approved, authorized, or had knowledge of such acts.  (1955, c. 1243, s. 15; 1973, c. 559; 2021-134, s. 1.3.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-300 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 12 - Motor Vehicle Dealers and Manufacturers Licensing Law.|§ 20-300 - Appeals from actions of Commissioner.

 20-300. Appeals from actions of Commissioner.Appeals from actions of the Commissioner shall be governed by the provisions of Chapter 150B of the General Statutes. (1955, c. 1243, s. 16; 1973, c. 1331, s. 3; 1987, c. 827, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-302 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 12 - Motor Vehicle Dealers and Manufacturers Licensing Law.|§ 20-302 - Rules and regulations.

 20-302. 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 the Commissioner shall make a copy of such rules and regulations available on a Web site maintained by the Division or the Department of Transportation 30 days prior to the effective date of such rules and regulations.  (1955, c. 1243, s. 18; 2018-74, s. 8.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-303 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 12 - Motor Vehicle Dealers and Manufacturers Licensing Law.|§ 20-303 - Installment sales to be evidenced by written instrument; statement to be delivered to buyer.

 20-303. Installment sales to be evidenced by written instrument; statement to be delivered to buyer.(a) Every retail installment sale shall be evidenced by one or more instruments in writing, which shall contain all the agreements of the parties and shall be signed by the buyer.(b) For every retail installment sale, prior to or about the time of the delivery of the motor vehicle, the seller shall deliver to the buyer a written statement describing clearly the motor vehicle sold to the buyer, the cash sale price thereof, the cash paid down by the buyer, the amount credited the buyer for any trade-in and a description of the motor vehicle traded, the amount of the finance charge, the amount of any other charge specifying its purpose, the net balance due from the buyer, the terms of the payment of such net balance and a summary of any insurance protection to be effected. The written statement shall be signed by the buyer. (1955, c. 1243, s. 19; 2007-513, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-304 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 12 - Motor Vehicle Dealers and Manufacturers Licensing Law.|§ 20-304 - Coercion of retail dealer by manufacturer or distributor in connection with installment sales contract prohibited.

 20-304. Coercion of retail dealer by manufacturer or distributor in connection with installment sales contract prohibited.(a) It shall be unlawful for any manufacturer, wholesaler or distributor, or any officer, agent or representative of either, to coerce, or attempt to coerce, any retail motor vehicle dealer or prospective retail motor vehicle dealer in this State to sell, assign or transfer any retail installment sales contract, obtained by such dealer in connection with the sale by him in this State of motor vehicles manufactured or sold by such manufacturer, wholesaler, or distributor, to a specified finance company or class of such companies, or to any other specified persons, by any of the acts or means hereinafter set forth, namely:(1) By any statement, suggestion, promise or threat that such manufacturer, wholesaler, or distributor will in any manner benefit or injure such dealer, whether such statement, suggestion, threat or promise is expressed or implied, or made directly or indirectly,(2) By any act that will benefit or injure such dealer,(3) By any contract, or any expressed or implied offer of contract, made directly or indirectly to such dealer, for handling motor vehicles, on the condition that such dealer sell, assign or transfer his retail installment sales contract thereon, in this State, to a specified finance company or class of such companies, or to any other specified person,(4) By any expressed or implied statement or representation, made directly or indirectly, that such dealer is under any obligation whatsoever to sell, assign or transfer any of his retail sales contracts, in this State, on motor vehicles manufactured or sold by such manufacturer, wholesaler, or distributor to such finance company, or class of companies, or other specified person, because of any relationship or affiliation between such manufacturer, wholesaler, or distributor and such finance company or companies or such other specified person or persons.(b) Any such statements, threats, promises, acts, contracts, or offers of contracts, when the effect thereof may be to lessen or eliminate competition, or tend to create a monopoly, are declared unfair trade practices and unfair methods of competition and against the public policy of this State, are unlawful and are hereby prohibited. (1955, c. 1243, s. 20.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-305.3 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 12 - Motor Vehicle Dealers and Manufacturers Licensing Law.|§ 20-305.3 - Hearing notice.

 20-305.3. 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. (1973, c. 88, s. 3; c. 1331, s. 3; 1987, c. 827, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-305.6 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 12 - Motor Vehicle Dealers and Manufacturers Licensing Law.|§ 20-305.6 - Unlawful for manufacturers to unfairly discriminate among dealers.

 20-305.6. Unlawful for manufacturers to unfairly discriminate among dealers.Notwithstanding the terms of any contract, franchise, novation, or agreement, it shall be unlawful for any manufacturer, factory branch, distributor, or distributor branch to do any of the following:(1) Discriminate against any similarly situated franchised new motor vehicle dealers in this State.(2) Unfairly discriminate against franchised new motor vehicle dealers located in this State who have dualed facilities at which the vehicles distributed by the manufacturer, factory branch, distributor, or distributor branch are sold or serviced with one or more other line makes of vehicles.(3) Unfairly discriminate against one of its franchised new motor vehicle dealers in this State with respect to any aspect of the franchise agreement.(4) Use any financial services company or leasing company owned or controlled by the manufacturer or distributor to accomplish what would otherwise be illegal conduct on the part of the manufacturer or distributor pursuant to this section. This section shall not limit the right of the financial services or leasing company to engage in business practices in accordance with the trade. (2001-510, s. 4.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-306 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 12 - Motor Vehicle Dealers and Manufacturers Licensing Law.|§ 20-306 - Unlawful for salesman to sell except for his employer; multiple employment; persons who arrange transactions involving the sale of new motor vehicles.

 20-306. Unlawful for salesman to sell except for his employer; multiple employment; persons who arrange transactions involving the sale of new motor vehicles.It shall be unlawful for any motor vehicle salesman licensed under this Article or an individual who has submitted an application for a license as required in G.S. 20-288 and who is engaging in activities as a supervised sales representative applicant while the application is pending pursuant to G.S. 20-287(a) to sell or exchange or offer or attempt to sell or exchange any motor vehicle other than his own except for the licensed motor vehicle dealer or dealers by whom he is employed, or to offer, transfer or assign, any sale or exchange, that he may have negotiated, to any other dealer or salesman. A salesman may be employed by more than one dealer provided such multiple employment is clearly indicated on his license. It shall be unlawful for any person to, for a fee, commission, or other valuable consideration, arrange or offer to arrange a transaction involving the sale of a new motor vehicle; provided, however, this prohibition shall not be applicable to:(1) A franchised motor vehicle dealer as defined in G.S. 20-286(8b) who is licensed under this Article or a sales representative who is licensed under this Article when acting on behalf of the dealer;(2) A manufacturer who is licensed under this Article or bona fide employee of such manufacturer when acting on behalf of the manufacturer;(3) A distributor who is licensed under this Article or a bona fide employee of such distributor when acting on behalf of the distributor; or(4) At any point in the transaction the bona fide owner of the vehicle involved in the transaction.(5) A motor vehicle dealer, as defined in G.S. 20-286(11), who offers valuable consideration to a person not licensed under this Article, or a person who is offered or receives valuable consideration from a motor vehicle dealer for the referral of a customer to the dealer, provided that the consideration paid by the motor vehicle dealer does not exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) in value per referral and the person receiving the consideration has received no more than five referral payments from that motor vehicle dealer in the same calendar year.  (1955, c. 1243, s. 22; 1993, c. 331, s. 3; 2019-181, s. 3.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-307 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 12 - Motor Vehicle Dealers and Manufacturers Licensing Law.|§ 20-307 - Article applicable to existing and future franchises and contracts.

 20-307. Article applicable to existing and future franchises and contracts.The provisions of this Article shall be applicable to all franchises and contracts existing between dealers and manufacturers, factory branches, and distributors at the time of its ratification, and to all such future franchises and contracts. (1955, c. 1243, s. 23.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-307.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 12 - Motor Vehicle Dealers and Manufacturers Licensing Law.|§ 20-307.1 - Jurisdiction.

 20-307.1. Jurisdiction.A franchisee who is substantially and primarily engaged in the sale of motor vehicles or parts, materials, or components of motor vehicles, including batteries, tires, transmissions, mufflers, painting, lubrication or tune-ups may bring suit against any franchisor, engaged in commerce, in the General Court of Justice in the State of North Carolina that has proper venue. (1983, c. 704, s. 24.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-308 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 12 - Motor Vehicle Dealers and Manufacturers Licensing Law.|§ 20-308 - Penalties.

 20-308. Penalties.Any person violating any of the provisions of this Article, except for G.S. 20-305.7, shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. (1955, c. 1243, s. 24; 1993, c. 539, s. 386; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c); 2005-409, s. 5.)