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NC Gen Stat § 66-145 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 66 - Commerce and Business|Article 23 - Rental Referral Agencies.|§ 66-145 - Bond or trust account required.

 66-145. Bond or trust account required.(a) Every rental referral agency before beginning business shall establish a trust account with a licensed and insured bank or savings institution located in the State of North Carolina. Each deposit to be applied towards a fee collected under G.S. 66-143(b) shall be placed in the trust account and shall be withdrawn only to refund the deposit to the applicant pursuant to G.S. 66-143(b)(2) or when a fee is earned by the agency as provided in G.S. 66-143(a).(b) A rental referral agency may elect to post a bond in lieu of the trust account required by this section. The amount of the bond shall at no time be less than the amount that would be required by this section to be held in trust. In no event, however, shall the bond be less than five thousand dollars ($5,000). The rental referral agency shall file the bond with the clerk of the superior court of the county in which its principal place of business is located.(c) Any person who is damaged by any violation of this Article, or by any breach by the rental referral agency of its contract, may bring an action for the remedies referred to and provided in G.S. 66-146 against the bond or trust account; provided that the aggregate liability of the surety or trustee shall not exceed the amount of the bond or trust account.(d) Violation of subsections (a) or (b) of this section shall constitute a Class 1 misdemeanor. (1981, c. 610, s. 1; 1993, c. 539, s. 524; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)
NC Gen Stat § 66-146 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 66 - Commerce and Business|Article 23 - Rental Referral Agencies.|§ 66-146 - Remedies.

 66-146. Remedies.(a) Any person injured by a violation of this Article, or breach of any obligation created by this Article or contract subject thereto, may bring an action for recovery of damages, including reasonable attorneys' fees.(b) The violation of any provision of this Article shall constitute an unfair act or practice under G.S. 75-1.1.(c) The remedies provided herein shall be in addition to any other remedies provided by law or equity. (1981, c. 610, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 66-152 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 66 - Commerce and Business|Article 24 - Trade Secrets Protection Act.|§ 66-152 - Definitions.

 66-152. Definitions.As used in this Article, unless the context requires otherwise:(1) "Misappropriation" means acquisition, disclosure, or use of a trade secret of another without express or implied authority or consent, unless such trade secret was arrived at by independent development, reverse engineering, or was obtained from another person with a right to disclose the trade secret.(2) "Person" means an individual, corporation, government, governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, joint venture, or any other legal or commercial entity.(3) "Trade secret" means business or technical information, including but not limited to a formula, pattern, program, device, compilation of information, method, technique, or process that:a. Derives independent actual or potential commercial value from not being generally known or readily ascertainable through independent development or reverse engineering by persons who can obtain economic value from its disclosure or use; andb. Is the subject of efforts that are reasonable under the circumstances to maintain its secrecy.The existence of a trade secret shall not be negated merely because the information comprising the trade secret has also been developed, used, or owned independently by more than one person, or licensed to other persons. (1981, c. 890, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 66-153 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 66 - Commerce and Business|Article 24 - Trade Secrets Protection Act.|§ 66-153 - Action for misappropriation.

 66-153. Action for misappropriation.The owner of a trade secret shall have remedy by civil action for misappropriation of his trade secret. (1981, c. 890, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 66-154 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 66 - Commerce and Business|Article 24 - Trade Secrets Protection Act.|§ 66-154 - Remedies.

 66-154. Remedies.(a) Except as provided herein, actual or threatened misappropriation of a trade secret may be preliminarily enjoined during the pendency of the action and shall be permanently enjoined upon judgment finding misappropriation for the period that the trade secret exists plus an additional period as the court may deem necessary under the circumstances to eliminate any inequitable or unjust advantage arising from the misappropriation.(1) If the court determines that it would be unreasonable to enjoin use after a judgment finding misappropriation, an injunction may condition such use upon payment of a reasonable royalty for any period the court may deem just. In appropriate circumstances, affirmative acts to protect the trade secret may be compelled by order of the court.(2) A person who in good faith derives knowledge of a trade secret from or through misappropriation or by mistake, or any other person subsequently acquiring the trade secret therefrom or thereby, shall be enjoined from disclosing the trade secret, but no damages shall be awarded against any person for any misappropriation prior to the time the person knows or has reason to know that it is a trade secret. If the person has substantially changed his position in good faith reliance upon the availability of the trade secret for future use, he shall not be enjoined from using the trade secret but may be required to pay a reasonable royalty as deemed just by the court. If the person has acquired inventory through such knowledge or use of a trade secret, he can dispose of the inventory without payment of royalty. If his use of the trade secret has no adverse economic effect upon the owner of the trade secret, the only available remedy shall be an injunction against disclosure.(b) In addition to the relief authorized by subsection (a), actual damages may be recovered, measured by the economic loss or the unjust enrichment caused by misappropriation of a trade secret, whichever is greater.(c) If willful and malicious misappropriation exists, the trier of fact also may award punitive damages in its discretion.(d) If a claim of misappropriation is made in bad faith or if willful and malicious misappropriation exists, the court may award reasonable attorneys' fees to the prevailing party. (1981, c. 890, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 66-155 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 66 - Commerce and Business|Article 24 - Trade Secrets Protection Act.|§ 66-155 - Burden of proof.

 66-155. Burden of proof.Misappropriation of a trade secret is prima facie established by the introduction of substantial evidence that the person against whom relief is sought both:(1) Knows or should have known of the trade secret; and(2) Has had a specific opportunity to acquire it for disclosure or use or has acquired, disclosed, or used it without the express or implied consent or authority of the owner.This prima facie evidence is rebutted by the introduction of substantial evidence that the person against whom relief is sought acquired the information comprising the trade secret by independent development, reverse engineering, or it was obtained from another person with a right to disclose the trade secret. This section shall not be construed to deprive the person against whom relief is sought of any other defenses provided under the law. (1981, c. 890, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 66-156 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 66 - Commerce and Business|Article 24 - Trade Secrets Protection Act.|§ 66-156 - Preservation of secrecy.

 66-156. Preservation of secrecy.In an action under this Article, a court shall protect an alleged trade secret by reasonable steps which may include granting protective orders in connection with discovery proceedings, holding in-camera hearings, sealing the records of the action subject to further court order, and ordering any person who gains access to an alleged trade secret during the litigation not to disclose such alleged trade secret without prior court approval. (1981, c. 890, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 66-157 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 66 - Commerce and Business|Article 24 - Trade Secrets Protection Act.|§ 66-157 - Statute of limitations.

 66-157. Statute of limitations.An action for misappropriation of a trade secret must be commenced within three years after the misappropriation complained of is or reasonably should have been discovered. (1981, c. 890, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 66-163 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 66 - Commerce and Business|Article 25 - Regulation of Precious Metal Businesses.|§ 66-163 - Recodified as Part 2 of Article 45 of Chapter 66, G.S. 66-405 through 66-414, by Session Laws 2012-46, s. 15, effective October 1, 2012, and applicable to offenses committed on or after that date.

 66-163: Recodified as Part 2 of Article 45 of Chapter 66, G.S. 66-405 through 66-414, by Session Laws 2012-46, s. 15, effective October 1, 2012, and applicable to offenses committed on or after that date.
NC Gen Stat § 66-164 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 66 - Commerce and Business|Article 25 - Regulation of Precious Metal Businesses.|§ 66-164 - Recodified as Part 2 of Article 45 of Chapter 66, G.S. 66-405 through 66-414, by Session Laws 2012-46, s. 15, effective October 1, 2012, and applicable to offenses committed on or after that date.

 66-164: Recodified as Part 2 of Article 45 of Chapter 66, G.S. 66-405 through 66-414, by Session Laws 2012-46, s. 15, effective October 1, 2012, and applicable to offenses committed on or after that date.
NC Gen Stat § 66-165 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 66 - Commerce and Business|Article 25 - Regulation of Precious Metal Businesses.|§ 66-165 - Recodified as Part 2 of Article 45 of Chapter 66, G.S. 66-405 through 66-414, by Session Laws 2012-46, s. 15, effective October 1, 2012, and applicable to offenses committed on or after that date.

 66-165: Recodified as Part 2 of Article 45 of Chapter 66, G.S. 66-405 through 66-414, by Session Laws 2012-46, s. 15, effective October 1, 2012, and applicable to offenses committed on or after that date.
NC Gen Stat § 66-167 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 66 - Commerce and Business|Article 25 - Regulation of Precious Metal Businesses.|§ 66-167 - Recodified as Part 2 of Article 45 of Chapter 66, G.S. 66-405 through 66-414, by Session Laws 2012-46, s. 15, effective October 1, 2012, and applicable to offenses committed on or after that date.

 66-167: Recodified as Part 2 of Article 45 of Chapter 66, G.S. 66-405 through 66-414, by Session Laws 2012-46, s. 15, effective October 1, 2012, and applicable to offenses committed on or after that date.
NC Gen Stat § 66-168 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 66 - Commerce and Business|Article 25 - Regulation of Precious Metal Businesses.|§ 66-168 - Recodified as Part 2 of Article 45 of Chapter 66, G.S. 66-405 through 66-414, by Session Laws 2012-46, s. 15, effective October 1, 2012, and applicable to offenses committed on or after that date.

 66-168: Recodified as Part 2 of Article 45 of Chapter 66, G.S. 66-405 through 66-414, by Session Laws 2012-46, s. 15, effective October 1, 2012, and applicable to offenses committed on or after that date.
NC Gen Stat § 66-169 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 66 - Commerce and Business|Article 25 - Regulation of Precious Metal Businesses.|§ 66-169 - Recodified as Part 2 of Article 45 of Chapter 66, G.S. 66-405 through 66-414, by Session Laws 2012-46, s. 15, effective October 1, 2012, and applicable to offenses committed on or after that date.

 66-169: Recodified as Part 2 of Article 45 of Chapter 66, G.S. 66-405 through 66-414, by Session Laws 2012-46, s. 15, effective October 1, 2012, and applicable to offenses committed on or after that date.
NC Gen Stat § 66-170 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 66 - Commerce and Business|Article 25 - Regulation of Precious Metal Businesses.|§ 66-170 - Recodified as Part 2 of Article 45 of Chapter 66, G.S. 66-405 through 66-414, by Session Laws 2012-46, s. 15, effective October 1, 2012, and applicable to offenses committed on or after that date.

 66-170: Recodified as Part 2 of Article 45 of Chapter 66, G.S. 66-405 through 66-414, by Session Laws 2012-46, s. 15, effective October 1, 2012, and applicable to offenses committed on or after that date.
NC Gen Stat § 66-171 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 66 - Commerce and Business|Article 25 - Regulation of Precious Metal Businesses.|§ 66-171 - Recodified as Part 2 of Article 45 of Chapter 66, G.S. 66-405 through 66-414, by Session Laws 2012-46, s. 15, effective October 1, 2012, and applicable to offenses committed on or after that date.

 66-171: Recodified as Part 2 of Article 45 of Chapter 66, G.S. 66-405 through 66-414, by Session Laws 2012-46, s. 15, effective October 1, 2012, and applicable to offenses committed on or after that date.
NC Gen Stat § 66-172 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 66 - Commerce and Business|Article 25 - Regulation of Precious Metal Businesses.|§ 66-172 - Recodified as Part 2 of Article 45 of Chapter 66, G.S. 66-405 through 66-414, by Session Laws 2012-46, s. 15, effective October 1, 2012, and applicable to offenses committed on or after that date.

 66-172: Recodified as Part 2 of Article 45 of Chapter 66, G.S. 66-405 through 66-414, by Session Laws 2012-46, s. 15, effective October 1, 2012, and applicable to offenses committed on or after that date.
NC Gen Stat § 66-173 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 66 - Commerce and Business|Article 25 - Regulation of Precious Metal Businesses.|§ 66-173 - Recodified as Part 2 of Article 45 of Chapter 66, G.S. 66-405 through 66-414, by Session Laws 2012-46, s. 15, effective October 1, 2012, and applicable to offenses committed on or after that date.

 66-173: Recodified as Part 2 of Article 45 of Chapter 66, G.S. 66-405 through 66-414, by Session Laws 2012-46, s. 15, effective October 1, 2012, and applicable to offenses committed on or after that date.
NC Gen Stat § 66-181 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 66 - Commerce and Business|Article 26 - Farm Machinery Franchises.|§ 66-181 - Usage of trade.

 66-181. Usage of trade.The terms "utility" and "industrial," when used to refer to equipment, implements, machinery, attachments, or repair parts, shall have the meaning commonly used and understood among dealers and suppliers of farm equipment as a usage of trade in accordance with G.S. 25-1-303(c). (1985, c. 441, s. 1; 2006-112, s. 22.)
NC Gen Stat § 66-182 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 66 - Commerce and Business|Article 26 - Farm Machinery Franchises.|§ 66-182 - Notice of termination of agreements.

 66-182. Notice of termination of agreements.(a) Notwithstanding any agreement to the contrary, a supplier who terminates or otherwise fails to renew or substantially changes the competitive circumstances of an agreement with a dealer without good cause shall notify the dealer of the termination not less than 90 days prior to the effective date of the termination and shall provide a 60-day right-to-cure the deficiency. If the deficiency is cured within the allotted time, the notice is void. In the case where cancellation is enacted due to market penetration, a reasonable period of time shall have existed where the supplier has worked with the dealer to gain the desired market share. If there is any reason constituting good cause for action, the notice shall state that reason.(a1) Notwithstanding any agreement to the contrary, a supplier who terminates or otherwise fails to renew or substantially changes the competitive circumstances of an agreement with a dealer for good cause is not required to notify the dealer of the termination or to provide a right-to-cure the deficiency.(b) Notwithstanding any agreement to the contrary, a dealer who terminates an agreement with a supplier shall notify the supplier of the termination not less than 90 days prior to the effective date of the termination.(b1) Repealed by Session Laws 2003-195, s. 1, effective October 1, 2003.(c) Notification under this section shall be in writing and shall be by certified mail or personally delivered to the recipient. It shall contain all of the following:(1) A statement of intention to terminate the dealership.(2) A statement of the reasons for the termination.(3) The date on which the termination takes effect. (1985, c. 441, s. 1; 2001-343, s. 1; 2003-195, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 66-183 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 66 - Commerce and Business|Article 26 - Farm Machinery Franchises.|§ 66-183 - Supplier's duty to repurchase.

 66-183. Supplier's duty to repurchase.(a) Whenever a dealer enters into an agreement evidenced by a written or oral contract in which the dealer agrees to maintain an inventory, and the agreement is terminated by either party, the supplier shall repurchase the dealer's inventory as provided in this Article unless the dealer chooses to keep the inventory. If the dealer has any outstanding debts to the supplier, then the repurchase amount may be set off or credited to the retailer's account.(b) Whenever a dealer enters into an agreement in which the dealer agrees to maintain an inventory, and the dealer or the majority stockholder of the dealer, if the dealer is a corporation, dies or becomes incompetent, the supplier shall, at the option of the heir, personal representative, or guardian of the dealer, or the person who succeeds to the stock of the majority stockholder, repurchase the inventory as if the agreement had been terminated. The heir, personal representative, guardian, or succeeding stockholder has one year from the date of the death of the dealer or majority stockholder to exercise the option under this Article. (1985, c. 441, s. 1; 2001-343, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 66-185 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 66 - Commerce and Business|Article 26 - Farm Machinery Franchises.|§ 66-185 - Exceptions to repurchase requirement.

 66-185. Exceptions to repurchase requirement.This Article does not require the repurchase from a dealer of:(1) A repair part with a limited storage life or otherwise subject to deterioration, such as gaskets or batteries, except for industrial "press on" or industrial pneumatic tires.(2) A single repair part that is priced as a set of two or more items.(3) A repair part that, because of its condition, is not resalable as a new part without repackaging or reconditioning.(3a) Any repair part that is not in new, unused, undamaged condition.(4) An item of inventory for which the dealer does not have title free of all claims, liens, and encumbrances other than those of the supplier.(5) Any inventory that the dealer chooses to keep.(6) Any inventory that was ordered by the dealer after either party's receipt of notice of termination of the agreement.(6a) Any farm implements and machinery, construction, utility and industrial equipment, outdoor power equipment, and attachments that are not current models or that are not in new, unused, undamaged, complete condition, provided that the equipment used in demonstrations or leased, as provided in G.S. 66-184, shall be considered new and unused.(6b) Any farm implements and machinery, construction, utility and industrial equipment, outdoor power equipment, and attachments that were purchased more than 36 months prior to notice of termination of the agreement.(7) Any inventory that was acquired by the dealer from a source other than the supplier. (1985, c. 441, s. 1; 2001-343, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 66-186 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 66 - Commerce and Business|Article 26 - Farm Machinery Franchises.|§ 66-186 - Uniform commercial practice.

 66-186. Uniform commercial practice.(a) This Article does not affect a security interest of the supplier in the inventory of the dealer.(b) Repealed by Session Laws 2004-190, s. 4, effective January 1, 2005.(c) The dealer and supplier shall furnish representatives to inspect all parts and certify their acceptability when packed for shipment. Failure of the supplier to provide a representative within 60 days shall result in automatic acceptance by the supplier of all returned items. (1985, c. 441, s. 1; 2001-343, s. 1; 2004-190, s. 4.)
NC Gen Stat § 66-187.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 66 - Commerce and Business|Article 26 - Farm Machinery Franchises.|§ 66-187.1 - Prohibited acts.

 66-187.1. Prohibited acts.No supplier shall do any of the following:(1) Coerce any dealer to accept delivery of equipment, parts, or accessories which the dealer has not ordered voluntarily, except as required by any applicable law, or unless the parts or accessories are safety parts or accessories required by the supplier.(2) Condition the sale of additional equipment to a dealer upon a requirement that the dealer also purchase other goods or services, except that a supplier may require the dealer to purchase those parts reasonably necessary to maintain the quality of operation in the field of the equipment used in the trade area.(3) Coerce a dealer into refusing to purchase equipment manufactured by another supplier.(4) Terminate, cancel, or fail to renew or substantially change the competitive circumstances of the retail agreement based on the results of any circumstance beyond the dealer's control, including a natural disaster such as a sustained drought, high unemployment in the dealership market area, or a labor dispute. (2001-343, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 66-188 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 66 - Commerce and Business|Article 26 - Farm Machinery Franchises.|§ 66-188 - Failure to repurchase; civil remedy.

 66-188. Failure to repurchase; civil remedy.(a) If a supplier fails or refuses to repurchase any inventory covered under the provisions of this Article within the time periods established in G.S. 66-184, the supplier is civilly liable for one hundred percent (100%) of the current net price of the inventory, any freight charges paid by the dealer, the dealer's reasonable attorney's fee and court costs, and interest on the current net price of the inventory computed at the legal rate of interest from the 91st day after termination of the agreement.(b) Notwithstanding any agreement to the contrary, and in addition to any other legal remedies available, any person who suffers monetary loss due to a violation of this Article or because he refuses to accede to a proposal for an arrangement that, if consummated, is in violation of this Article, may bring a civil action to enjoin further violations and to recover damages sustained by him together with the costs of the suit, including a reasonable attorney's fee.(b1) The provisions of G.S. 66-182 through G.S. 66-187.1 shall not be waivable in any contract or agreement, and any such attempted waiver shall be null and void.(c) A civil action commenced under the provisions of this Article shall be brought within four years after the violation complained of is or reasonably should have been discovered, whichever occurs first. (1985, c. 441, s. 1; 2001-343, s. 1.)