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NC Gen Stat § 20-369 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 16 - Professional Housemoving.|§ 20-369 - Out-of-state licenses and permits.

 20-369. Out-of-state licenses and permits.An out-of-state person, partnership, or corporation engaging in the structural moving business may apply to the Department for a license to engage in the housemoving profession in North Carolina, and obtain permits for moves by complying with the provisions of this Article and the regulations of the Department in the same manner as is required of North Carolina residents and by showing that the state in which the housemover operates his business extends similar privileges to housemovers licensed in North Carolina. (1977, c. 720, s. 14; 1979, c. 475, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-370 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 16 - Professional Housemoving.|§ 20-370 - Speed limits.

 20-370. Speed limits.The speed of moves will be that which is reasonable and prudent for the load, considering weight and bulk, under conditions existing at the time. (1977, c. 720, s. 15.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-371 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 16 - Professional Housemoving.|§ 20-371 - Penalties.

 20-371. Penalties.(a) Any person violating the provisions of this Article or the regulations of the Department governing housemoving shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.(b) The Department is hereby authorized in the name of the State to apply for relief by injunction, in the established manner provided in cases of civil procedure, without bond, to enforce the provisions of this Article, or to restrain any violation thereof. In such proceedings, it shall not be necessary to allege or prove either that an adequate remedy at law does not exist, or that substantial or irreparable damage would result from the continued violation thereof.  (1977, c. 720, s. 16; 1993, c. 539, s. 392; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c); 2008-89, s. 4.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-372 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 16 - Professional Housemoving.|§ 20-372 - Invalid section; severability.

 20-372. Invalid section; severability.If any of the provisions of this Article, or if the application of such provisions to any person or circumstance shall be held invalid, the remainder of this Article and the application of such provision of this Article other than those as to which it is held valid, shall not be affected thereby. (1977, c. 720, s. 17.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-374 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 16 - Professional Housemoving.|§ 20-374 - Unsafe practices.

 20-374. Unsafe practices.(a) If the Department determines that a housemover has engaged in unsafe practices, all licenses, permits, and authorizations issued to the person pursuant to this Article shall be revoked for a period of six months.(b) Any person whose license, permit, or authorization issued under this Article is revoked pursuant to this section may request a hearing to be held before the Secretary or a person designated by the Secretary. The licensee shall be notified in writing no less than 10 days prior to the hearing of the time and place of the hearing. At the hearing, the parties shall be given an opportunity to present evidence on issues of fact, examine and cross-examine witnesses, and present arguments on issues of law. The decision of the Secretary or of the person designated by the Secretary shall be final. Any person aggrieved by the final decision may seek judicial review of the decision in accordance with the provisions of Article 4 of Chapter 150B of the General Statutes.  (2008-89, s. 5.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-376 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 17 - Motor Carrier Safety Regulation Unit.|§ 20-376 - Definitions.

 20-376. Definitions.The following definitions apply in this Article:(1) Federal safety and hazardous materials regulations. - The federal motor carrier safety regulations contained in 49 C.F.R. Parts 171 through 180, 382, and 390 through 398.(2) Foreign commerce. - Commerce between any of the following:a. A place in the United States and a place in a foreign country.b. Places in the United States through any foreign country.(3) Interstate commerce. - As defined in 49 C.F.R. Part 390.5.(3a) Interstate motor carrier. - Any person, firm, or corporation that operates or controls a commercial motor vehicle as defined in 49 C.F.R. 390.5 in interstate commerce.(4) Intrastate commerce. - As defined in 49 C.F.R. Part 390.5.(5) Intrastate motor carrier. - Any person, firm, or corporation that operates or controls a motor vehicle in intrastate commerce when the vehicle:a. Is a vehicle having a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or gross combination weight rating (GCWR) or gross vehicle weight (GVW) or gross combination weight (GCW) of 26,001 pounds or more, whichever is greater.b. Is designed or used to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver.c. Is used in transporting a hazardous material in a quantity requiring placarding pursuant to 49 C.F.R. Parts 170 through 185.  (1985, c. 454, s. 1; 1993 (Reg. Sess., 1994), c. 621, s. 5; 1995 (Reg. Sess., 1996), c. 756, s. 20; 1997-456, s. 36; 1998-149, s. 11; 1999-452, s. 21; 2002-152, s. 3; 2010-129, s. 5.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-377 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 17 - Motor Carrier Safety Regulation Unit.|§ 20-377 - General powers of Department of Public Safety.

 20-377. General powers of Department of Public Safety.The Department of Public Safety shall have and exercise such general power and authority to supervise and control the motor carriers of the State as may be necessary to carry out the laws providing for their regulation, and all such other powers and duties as may be necessary or incident to the proper discharge of its duties.  (1985, c. 454, s. 1; 2002-159, s. 31.5(b); 2002-190, s. 2; 2011-145, s. 19.1(g).)
NC Gen Stat § 20-379 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 17 - Motor Carrier Safety Regulation Unit.|§ 20-379 - Department of Public Safety to audit motor carriers for compliance.

 20-379. Department of Public Safety to audit motor carriers for compliance.The Department of Public Safety must periodically audit each motor carrier to determine if the carrier is complying with this Article and, if the motor carrier is subject to regulation by the North Carolina Utilities Commission, with Chapter 62 of the General Statutes. In conducting the audit, the Department of Public Safety may examine a person under oath, compel the production of papers and the attendance of witnesses, and copy a paper for use in the audit. An employee of the Department of Public Safety may enter the premises of a motor carrier during reasonable hours to enforce this Article. When on the premises of a motor carrier, an employee of the Department of Public Safety may set up and use equipment needed to make the tests required by this Article.  (1985, c. 454, s. 1; 1995 (Reg. Sess., 1996), c. 756, s. 22; 2002-159, s. 31.5(b); 2002-190, s. 2; 2011-145, s. 19.1(g).)
NC Gen Stat § 20-380 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 17 - Motor Carrier Safety Regulation Unit.|§ 20-380 - Department of Public Safety may investigate accidents involving motor carriers and promote general safety program.

 20-380. Department of Public Safety may investigate accidents involving motor carriers and promote general safety program.The Department of Public Safety may conduct a program of accident prevention and public safety covering all motor carriers with special emphasis on highway safety and transport safety and may investigate the causes of any accident on a highway involving a motor carrier. Any information obtained in an investigation shall be reduced to writing and a report thereof filed in the office of the Department of Public Safety, which shall be subject to public inspection but such report shall not be admissible in evidence in any civil or criminal proceeding arising from such accident. The Department of Public Safety may adopt rules for the safety of the public as affected by motor carriers and the safety of motor carrier employees. The Department of Public Safety shall cooperate with and coordinate its activities for motor carriers with other agencies and organizations engaged in the promotion of highway safety and employee safety.  (1985, c. 454, s. 1; 1995 (Reg. Sess., 1996), c. 756, s. 23; 2002-159, s. 31.5(b); 2002-190, s. 2; 2011-145, s. 19.1(g).)
NC Gen Stat § 20-382 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 17 - Motor Carrier Safety Regulation Unit.|§ 20-382 - For-hire motor carrier registration, insurance verification, and temporary trip permit authority.

 20-382. For-hire motor carrier registration, insurance verification, and temporary trip permit authority.(a) UCRA. - The Commissioner may enter into the Unified Carrier Registration Agreement (UCRA), established pursuant to Section 4305 of Public Law 109-73, and into agreements with jurisdictions participating in the UCRA to exchange information for any audit or enforcement activity required by the UCRA. Upon entry into the UCRA, the requirements set under the UCRA apply to the Division. If a requirement set under the UCRA conflicts with this section, the UCRA controls. Rules adopted to implement this section must ensure compliance with mandates of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the United States Department of Transportation.(a1) Carrier Registration. - A motor carrier may not operate a for-hire motor vehicle in interstate commerce in this State unless the motor carrier has complied with all of the following requirements:(1) Registered its operations with its base state.(1a) Done one of the following:a. Filed a copy of the certificate of authority issued to it by the United States Department of Transportation allowing it to transport regulated items in this State and any amendments to that authority.b. Certified to the Division that it carries only items that are not regulated by the United States Department of Transportation.(2) Verified, in accordance with subsection (b) of this section, that it has insurance for each for-hire motor vehicle it operates.(3) Paid the fees set in G.S. 20-385.(b) Insurance Verification. - A motor carrier that operates a for-hire motor vehicle in interstate commerce in this State and is regulated by the United States Department of Transportation must verify to the Division that each for-hire motor vehicle the motor carrier operates in this State is insured in accordance with the requirements set by the United States Department of Transportation. A motor carrier that operates a for-hire motor vehicle in interstate commerce in this State and is exempt from regulation by the United States Department of Transportation must verify to the Division that each for-hire motor vehicle the motor carrier operates in this State is insured in accordance with the requirements set by the North Carolina Utilities Commission.(c) Trip Permit. - A motor carrier that is not registered as required by this section may obtain an emergency trip permit. An emergency trip permit allows the motor carrier to operate a for-hire motor vehicle in this State for a period not to exceed 10 days.  (1985, c. 454, s. 1; 1993 (Reg. Sess., 1994), c. 621, s. 1; 1995 (Reg. Sess., 1996), c. 756, s. 25; 2007-492, s. 3; 2010-97, s. 4.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-382.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 17 - Motor Carrier Safety Regulation Unit.|§ 20-382.1 - Registration of for-hire intrastate motor carriers and verification that their vehicles are insured.

 20-382.1. Registration of for-hire intrastate motor carriers and verification that their vehicles are insured.(a) Registration. - A for-hire motor carrier may not operate a for-hire motor vehicle in intrastate commerce in this State unless the motor carrier has complied with all of the following requirements:(1) For a motor carrier that hauls household goods, registered its operations with the State by doing one of the following:a. Obtaining a certificate of authority from the North Carolina Utilities Commission.b. Obtaining a certificate of exemption from the Division.(1a) For a motor carrier that does not haul household goods, registered its operations with the Division.(2) Verified, in accordance with subsection (b) of this section, that it has insurance for each for-hire motor vehicle it operates in this State.(3) Paid the fees set in G.S. 20-385.(b) Insurance Verification. - A for-hire motor carrier that operates a for-hire vehicle in intrastate commerce in this State must verify to the Division that each for-hire motor vehicle it operates in this State is insured. To do this, the motor carrier must submit an insurance verification form to the Division and must file annually with the Division a list of the for-hire vehicles it operates in this State. (1993 (Reg. Sess., 1994), c. 621, s. 2; 1995 (Reg. Sess., 1996), c. 756, s. 26.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-382.2 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 17 - Motor Carrier Safety Regulation Unit.|§ 20-382.2 - Penalty for failure to comply with registration or insurance verification requirements.

 20-382.2. Penalty for failure to comply with registration or insurance verification requirements.(a) Acts. - A motor carrier who does any of the following is subject to a civil penalty of one thousand dollars ($1,000):(1) Operates a for-hire motor vehicle in this State without registering its operations, as required by this Part.(2) Repealed by Session Laws 2007-492, s. 4, effective August 30, 2007.(3) Operates a for-hire motor vehicle in intrastate commerce in this State for which it has not verified it has insurance, as required by G.S. 20-382.1.(b) Payment and Review. - When the Department of Public Safety finds that a for-hire motor vehicle is operated in this State in violation of the registration and insurance verification requirements of this Part, the Department must place the motor vehicle out of service until the motor carrier is in compliance and the penalty imposed under this section is paid unless the officer that imposes the penalty determines that operation of the motor vehicle will not jeopardize collection of the penalty. A motor carrier that denies liability for a penalty imposed under this section may pay the penalty under protest and follow the procedure in G.S. 20-178.1 for a departmental review of the penalty.(c) Judicial Restriction. - A court of this State may not issue a restraining order or an injunction to restrain or enjoin the collection of a penalty imposed under this section or to permit the operation of a vehicle placed out of service under this section without payment of the penalty.(d) Proceeds. - A penalty imposed under this section is payable to the Department of Transportation, Fiscal Section. The clear proceeds of all civil penalties assessed by the Department pursuant to this section, minus any fees paid as interest, filing fees, attorneys' fees, or other necessary costs of court associated with the defense of penalties imposed pursuant to this section shall be remitted to the Civil Penalty and Forfeiture Fund in accordance with G.S. 115C-457.2.  (1993 (Reg. Sess., 1994), c. 621, s. 3; 1997-466, s. 3; 2002-159, s. 31.5(b); 2002-190, ss. 2, 3; 2005-64, s. 1; 2007-492, s. 4; 2009-376, ss. 2(b), 14; 2011-145, s. 19.1(g).)
NC Gen Stat § 20-383 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 17 - Motor Carrier Safety Regulation Unit.|§ 20-383 - Inspectors and officers given enforcement authority.

 20-383. Inspectors and officers given enforcement authority.Only designated inspectors, officers, and personnel of the Department of Public Safety shall have the authority to enforce the provisions of this Article and provisions of Chapter 62 applicable to motor transportation, and they are empowered to make complaint for the issue of appropriate warrants, information, presentments or other lawful process for the enforcement and prosecution of violations of the transportation laws against all offenders, whether they be regulated motor carriers or not, and to appear in court or before the North Carolina Utilities Commission and offer evidence at the trial pursuant to such processes.  (1985, c. 454, s. 1; 2002-159, s. 31.5(b); 2002-190, s. 2; 2011-145, s. 19.1(g); 2012-78, s. 10.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-384 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 17 - Motor Carrier Safety Regulation Unit.|§ 20-384 - Penalty for certain violations.

 20-384. Penalty for certain violations.A motor carrier who fails to conduct a safety inspection of a vehicle as required by Part 396 of the federal safety regulations or who fails to mark a vehicle that has been inspected as required by that Part commits an infraction and, if found responsible, is liable for a penalty of up to fifty dollars ($50.00). (1985, c. 454, s. 1; 1985 (Reg. Sess., 1986), c. 1018, s. 13; 1993 (Reg. Sess., 1994), c. 754, s. 6; 1995 (Reg. Sess., 1996), c. 756, s. 27.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-385 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 17 - Motor Carrier Safety Regulation Unit.|§ 20-385 - Fee schedule.

 20-385. Fee schedule.(a) The fees listed in this section apply to a motor carrier. These fees are in addition to any fees required under the Unified Carrier Registration Agreement.(1) Repealed by Session Laws 2007-492, s. 5, effective August 30, 2007.(2) Application by an intrastate motor carrier for acertificate of exemption $ 60.00(3) Certification by an interstate motor carrier that it isnot regulated by the United States Departmentof Transportation 60.00(4) Application by an interstate motor carrier for anemergency trip permit 23.00(b) Repealed by Session Laws 2007-492, s. 5, effective August 30, 2007.  (1985, c. 454, s. 1; 1993 (Reg. Sess., 1994), c. 621, s. 4; 1995 (Reg. Sess., 1996), c. 756, s. 28; 2005-276, s. 44.1(p); 2007-492, s. 5; 2015-241, s. 29.30(q).)
NC Gen Stat § 20-386 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 17 - Motor Carrier Safety Regulation Unit.|§ 20-386 - Fees, charges and penalties; disposition.

 20-386. Fees, charges and penalties; disposition.All fees and charges received by the Division under G.S. 20-385 shall be in addition to any other tax or fee provided by law and shall be placed in the Highway Fund. (1985, c. 454, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-387 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 17 - Motor Carrier Safety Regulation Unit.|§ 20-387 - Motor carrier violating any provision of Article, rules or orders; penalty.

 20-387. Motor carrier violating any provision of Article, rules or orders; penalty.Any motor carrier which violates any of the provisions of this Article or refuses to conform to or obey any rule, order or regulation of the Division or Department of Public Safety shall, in addition to the other penalties prescribed in this Article forfeit and pay a sum up to one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each offense, to be recovered in an action to be instituted in the Superior Court of Wake County, in the name of the State of North Carolina on the relation of the Department of Public Safety; and each day such motor carrier continues to violate any provision of this Article or continues to refuse to obey or perform any rule, order or regulation prescribed by the Division or Department of Public Safety shall be a separate offense.  (1985, c. 454, s. 1; 2002-159, s. 31.5(b); 2002-159, s. 31.5(b); 2002-190, s. 10; 2011-145, s. 19.1(g).)
NC Gen Stat § 20-388 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 17 - Motor Carrier Safety Regulation Unit.|§ 20-388 - Willful acts of employees deemed those of motor carrier.

 20-388. Willful acts of employees deemed those of motor carrier.The willful act of any officer, agent, or employee of a motor carrier, acting within the scope of his official duties of employment, shall, for the purpose of this Article, be deemed to be the willful act of the motor carrier. (1985, c. 454, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 20-389 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 17 - Motor Carrier Safety Regulation Unit.|§ 20-389 - Actions to recover penalties.

 20-389. Actions to recover penalties.Except as otherwise provided in this Article, an action for the recovery of any penalty under this Article shall be instituted in Wake County, and shall be instituted in the name of the State of North Carolina on the relation of the Department of Public Safety against the person incurring such penalty; or whenever such action is upon the complaint of any injured person, it shall be instituted in the name of the State of North Carolina on the relation of the Department of Public Safety upon the complaint of such injured person against the person incurring such penalty. Such action may be instituted and prosecuted by the Attorney General, the District Attorney of the Wake County Superior Court, or the injured person. The procedure in such actions, the right of appeal and the rules regulating appeals shall be the same as provided by law in other civil actions.  (1985, c. 454, s. 1; 2002-159, s. 31.5(b); 2002-190, s. 2; 2011-145, s. 19.1(g).)
NC Gen Stat § 20-390 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 17 - Motor Carrier Safety Regulation Unit.|§ 20-390 - Refusal to permit Department of Public Safety to inspect records made misdemeanor.

 20-390. Refusal to permit Department of Public Safety to inspect records made misdemeanor.Any motor carrier, its officers or agents in charge thereof, that fails or refuses upon the written demand of the Department of Public Safety to permit its authorized representatives or employees to examine and inspect its books, records, accounts and documents, or its plant, property, or facilities, as provided for by law, shall be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor. Each day of such failure or refusal shall constitute a separate offense and each such offense shall be punishable only by a fine of not less than five hundred dollars ($500.00) and not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000).  (1985, c. 454, s. 1; 1993, c. 539, s. 393; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c); 2002-159, s. 31.5(b); 2002-190, s. 2; 2011-145, s. 19.1(g).)
NC Gen Stat § 20-391 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles|Article 17 - Motor Carrier Safety Regulation Unit.|§ 20-391 - Violating rules, with injury to others.

 20-391. Violating rules, with injury to others.If any motor carrier doing business in this State by its agents or employees shall be guilty of the violations of the rules and regulations provided and prescribed by the Division or the Department of Public Safety, and if after due notice of such violation given to the principal officer thereof, if residing in the State, or, if not, to the manager or superintendent or secretary or treasurer if residing in the State, or, if not, then to any local agent thereof, ample and full recompense for the wrong or injury done thereby to any person as may be directed by the Division or Department of Public Safety shall not be made within 30 days from the time of such notice, such motor carrier shall incur a penalty for each offense of five hundred dollars ($500.00).  (1985, c. 454, s. 1; 2002-159, s. 31.5(b); 2002-190, s. 11; 2011-145, s. 19.1(g).)