Chapter 66

339 published sections.

Article 1 - Regulation and Inspection

N.C.G.S. § 66-1 — County commissioners to appoint inspectors.
N.C.G.S. § 66-3 — Bond of inspector; fees.
N.C.G.S. § 66-4 — Falsely acting as inspector.
N.C.G.S. § 66-5 — Penalty for sale without inspection.
N.C.G.S. § 66-6 — Penalty on master receiving without inspection.
N.C.G.S. § 66-7 — Who to pay inspectors' fees; penalty for extortion.
N.C.G.S. § 66-9 — Gas and electric light bills to show reading of meter.
N.C.G.S. § 66-10 — Failure of dealers of scrap, salvage, or surplus to keep record of purchases of certain items misdemeanor.

Article 2 - Manufacture and Sale of Matches and Lighters

N.C.G.S. § 66-12 — Requirements for matches permitted to be sold.
N.C.G.S. § 66-13 — Packages to be marked.
N.C.G.S. § 66-14 — Storage and packing regulated.
N.C.G.S. § 66-15 — Shipping containers regulated.
N.C.G.S. § 66-16 — Violation of Article a misdemeanor.
N.C.G.S. § 66-16.1 — Retail sale of novelty lighters prohibited.

Article 4 - Electrical Materials, Devices, Appliances and Equipment

N.C.G.S. § 66-23 — Sale of electrical goods regulated.
N.C.G.S. § 66-24 — Identification marks required.
N.C.G.S. § 66-25 — Acceptable listings as to safety of goods.
N.C.G.S. § 66-26 — Legal responsibility of proper installations unaffected.
N.C.G.S. § 66-27 — Violation made misdemeanor.
N.C.G.S. § 66-27.01 — Enforcement.

Article 4A - Safety Features of Hot Water Heaters

N.C.G.S. § 66-27.1 — Certain automatic hot water tanks or heaters to have approved relief valves; installation or sale of unapproved relief valves forbidden.
N.C.G.S. § 66-27.1A — Water heater thermostat settings.
N.C.G.S. § 66-27.2 — Certain hot water supply storage tank or heater baffles, heat traps, etc., to be tested before installation or sale.
N.C.G.S. § 66-27.3 — Violation of Article made misdemeanor.
N.C.G.S. § 66-27.4 — Local regulation of hot water heater safety features.

Article 4B - Safety Features of Trailers

N.C.G.S. § 66-27.5 — House trailers to have two doors.

Article 5 - Sale of Phonograph Records or Electrical Transcriptions

N.C.G.S. § 66-28 — Prohibition of rights to further restrict or to collect royalties on commercial use.

Article 8 - Public Warehouses

N.C.G.S. § 66-35 — Who may become public warehousemen.
N.C.G.S. § 66-36 — Bond required.
N.C.G.S. § 66-37 — Person injured may sue on bond.
N.C.G.S. § 66-38 — When insurance required; storage receipts.
N.C.G.S. § 66-39 — Books of account kept; open to inspection.
N.C.G.S. § 66-40 — Unlawful disposition of property stored.

Article 10A - Inventions Developed by Employee

N.C.G.S. § 66-57.1 — Employee's right to certain inventions.
N.C.G.S. § 66-57.2 — Employer's rights.

Article 11 - Government in Business

N.C.G.S. § 66-58 — Sale of merchandise or services by governmental units.

Article 11A - Electronic Commerce In Government

N.C.G.S. § 66-58.1 — Title; purpose.
N.C.G.S. § 66-58.2 — Definitions.
N.C.G.S. § 66-58.3 — Certification authority licensing.
N.C.G.S. § 66-58.4 — Use of electronic signatures.
N.C.G.S. § 66-58.5 — Validity of electronic signatures.
N.C.G.S. § 66-58.6 — Enforcement.
N.C.G.S. § 66-58.7 — Civil penalty.
N.C.G.S. § 66-58.8 — Criminal penalty.
N.C.G.S. § 66-58.9 — Exemptions.
N.C.G.S. § 66-58.10 — Rulemaking.
N.C.G.S. § 66-58.11 — Reciprocal agreements.
N.C.G.S. § 66-58.12 — Agencies may provide access to services through electronic and digital transactions; fees authorized.

Article 11B - Electronic Access to State Services

N.C.G.S. § 66-58.20 — Development and implementation of Web portals; public agency links.

Article 13 - Miscellaneous Provisions

N.C.G.S. § 66-65 — Indemnity bonds required of agents, etc., to state maximum liability and period of liability.
N.C.G.S. § 66-66 — Manufacture or sale of antifreeze solutions compounded with inorganic salts or petroleum distillates prohibited.
N.C.G.S. § 66-67 — Disposition by laundries and dry cleaning establishments of certain unclaimed clothing.
N.C.G.S. § 66-67.1 — Disposal by repair businesses of certain unclaimed property.
N.C.G.S. § 66-67.2 — Persons who sell used goods on consignment must keep certain records.
N.C.G.S. § 66-67.3 — Disposal of dies, molds, forms, and patterns.
N.C.G.S. § 66-67.4 — Film and photographic print processor or computer technician to report film or computer images containing pictures of a minor engaging in sexual activity.
N.C.G.S. § 66-67.5 — Requirements for maintenance fees for gift cards.

Article 14A - Assumed Business Name Act

N.C.G.S. § 66-71.1 — Short title.
N.C.G.S. § 66-71.2 — Statement of purpose.
N.C.G.S. § 66-71.3 — Definitions.
N.C.G.S. § 66-71.4 — Filing of certificate; exception.
N.C.G.S. § 66-71.5 — Contents of certificate.
N.C.G.S. § 66-71.6 — Execution of certificate.
N.C.G.S. § 66-71.7 — Amendment of certificate.
N.C.G.S. § 66-71.8 — Withdrawal of assumed business name.
N.C.G.S. § 66-71.9 — Secretary of State to maintain a centralized, statewide database of assumed business name information.
N.C.G.S. § 66-71.10 — Register of deeds to index certificates; transmission of data to central database.
N.C.G.S. § 66-71.11 — Forms.
N.C.G.S. § 66-71.12 — Effect of filing certificate.
N.C.G.S. § 66-71.13 — Copy of certificate prima facie evidence.
N.C.G.S. § 66-71.14 — Consequences of signing false certificate or violating Article.
N.C.G.S. § 66-71.15 — Expiration of certificates filed under Article 14; transition provisions.

Article 15 - Person Trading as "Company" or "Agent."

N.C.G.S. § 66-72 — Person trading as "company" or "agent" to disclose real parties.

Article 16 - Unfair Trade Practices in Diamond Industry

N.C.G.S. § 66-73 — Definitions.
N.C.G.S. § 66-74 — What constitutes unfair trade practice.
N.C.G.S. § 66-75 — Penalty for violation; each practice a separate offense.

Article 17 - Closing-Out Sales

N.C.G.S. § 66-76 — Definitions.
N.C.G.S. § 66-78 — Additions to stock in contemplation of sale prohibited.
N.C.G.S. § 66-79 — Replenishment of stock prohibited.
N.C.G.S. § 66-80 — Continuation of sale or business beyond termination date.
N.C.G.S. § 66-81 — Advertising or conducting sale contrary to Article; penalty.
N.C.G.S. § 66-82 — Sales excepted; liability for dissemination of false advertisement.
N.C.G.S. § 66-83 — Restraining or enjoining illegal act.

Article 18 - Labeling of Household Cleaners

N.C.G.S. § 66-85 — Labeling cleaners containing volatile substances capable of producing toxic effects; definition.
N.C.G.S. § 66-86 — Penalty for selling product in violation of Article.
N.C.G.S. § 66-87 — Injunctions.
N.C.G.S. § 66-88 — Application of Article after enactment of federal legislation.

Article 19 - Business Opportunity Sales

N.C.G.S. § 66-94 — Definition.
N.C.G.S. § 66-94.1 — Responsible sellers exemption.
N.C.G.S. § 66-95 — Required disclosure statement.
N.C.G.S. § 66-96 — Bond or trust account required.
N.C.G.S. § 66-97 — Filing with Secretary of State.
N.C.G.S. § 66-98 — Prohibited acts.
N.C.G.S. § 66-99 — Contracts to be in writing; form; provisions.
N.C.G.S. § 66-100 — Remedies.

Article 20 - Loan Brokers

N.C.G.S. § 66-106 — Definitions.
N.C.G.S. § 66-107 — Required disclosure statement.
N.C.G.S. § 66-108 — Bond or trust account required.
N.C.G.S. § 66-109 — Filing with Secretary of State.
N.C.G.S. § 66-110 — Contracts to be in writing.
N.C.G.S. § 66-111 — Remedies.
N.C.G.S. § 66-112 — Scope.

Article 21 - Prepaid Entertainment Contracts

N.C.G.S. § 66-118 — Definitions.
N.C.G.S. § 66-119 — Contract requirements.
N.C.G.S. § 66-120 — Buyer's rights.
N.C.G.S. § 66-121 — Buyer's right to cancel.
N.C.G.S. § 66-122 — Rights and responsibilities after cancellation.
N.C.G.S. § 66-123 — Prohibited practices.
N.C.G.S. § 66-124 — Bond or escrow account required.
N.C.G.S. § 66-124.1 — Record keeping; provision of records to the Attorney General.
N.C.G.S. § 66-125 — Remedies.

Article 22 - Discount Buying Clubs

N.C.G.S. § 66-131 — Definition.
N.C.G.S. § 66-132 — Contracts to be in writing.
N.C.G.S. § 66-133 — Customer's right to cancel.
N.C.G.S. § 66-134 — Prohibited acts.
N.C.G.S. § 66-135 — Bond and trust account required.
N.C.G.S. § 66-136 — Remedies.
N.C.G.S. § 66-137 — Taxes.

Article 23 - Rental Referral Agencies

N.C.G.S. § 66-142 — Definition.
N.C.G.S. § 66-143 — Fees and deposits.
N.C.G.S. § 66-144 — Representations of availability.
N.C.G.S. § 66-145 — Bond or trust account required.
N.C.G.S. § 66-146 — Remedies.

Article 24 - Trade Secrets Protection Act

N.C.G.S. § 66-152 — Definitions.
N.C.G.S. § 66-153 — Action for misappropriation.
N.C.G.S. § 66-154 — Remedies.
N.C.G.S. § 66-155 — Burden of proof.
N.C.G.S. § 66-156 — Preservation of secrecy.
N.C.G.S. § 66-157 — Statute of limitations.

Article 26 - Farm Machinery Agreements

N.C.G.S. § 66-180 — Definitions.
N.C.G.S. § 66-181 — Usage of trade.
N.C.G.S. § 66-182 — Notice of termination of agreements.
N.C.G.S. § 66-183 — Supplier's duty to repurchase.
N.C.G.S. § 66-184 — Repurchase terms.
N.C.G.S. § 66-185 — Exceptions to repurchase requirement.
N.C.G.S. § 66-186 — Uniform commercial practice.
N.C.G.S. § 66-187 — Warranty obligations.
N.C.G.S. § 66-187.1 — Prohibited acts.
N.C.G.S. § 66-188 — Failure to repurchase; civil remedy.

Article 27 - Sales Representative Commissions

N.C.G.S. § 66-190 — Definitions.
N.C.G.S. § 66-190.1 — Written contracts.
N.C.G.S. § 66-191 — Payment of commissions; termination.
N.C.G.S. § 66-192 — Civil liability.
N.C.G.S. § 66-192.1 — Revocable offers of commission; entitlement.
N.C.G.S. § 66-193 — Contracts void.

Article 28 - Rental Car Advertising and Sales Practices

N.C.G.S. § 66-200 — Scope.
N.C.G.S. § 66-201 — Definitions.
N.C.G.S. § 66-201.1 — Recovery of vehicle license and registration fees.
N.C.G.S. § 66-202 — Rental car advertising.
N.C.G.S. § 66-203 — Prohibited charges.
N.C.G.S. § 66-204 — Permitted charges.
N.C.G.S. § 66-205 — Agent licenses required.
N.C.G.S. § 66-206 — Effects of violations.
N.C.G.S. § 66-207 — Rental car companies assist in publicizing law.

Article 29 - Invention Development Services

N.C.G.S. § 66-209 — Definitions.
N.C.G.S. § 66-210 — Disclosures made prior to contract.
N.C.G.S. § 66-211 — Standard provisions for cover notice.
N.C.G.S. § 66-212 — Contracting requirements.
N.C.G.S. § 66-213 — Mandatory contract terms.
N.C.G.S. § 66-214 — Financial requirements.
N.C.G.S. § 66-215 — Remedies.
N.C.G.S. § 66-216 — Enforcement.

Article 30 - Credit Repair Services Act

N.C.G.S. § 66-220 — Short title and purpose.
N.C.G.S. § 66-221 — Definitions.
N.C.G.S. § 66-222 — Bond or trust account required.
N.C.G.S. § 66-223 — Prohibited acts.
N.C.G.S. § 66-224 — Contractual requirements.
N.C.G.S. § 66-225 — Violations.
N.C.G.S. § 66-226 — Scope.

Article 31 - Membership Camping Act

N.C.G.S. § 66-230 — Title.
N.C.G.S. § 66-231 — Applicability.
N.C.G.S. § 66-232 — Definitions.
N.C.G.S. § 66-233 — Administration; unlawful offer or execution of membership camping contract.
N.C.G.S. § 66-234 — Registration of membership camping operator.
N.C.G.S. § 66-235 — Time of effect of registration.
N.C.G.S. § 66-236 — Registration fees.
N.C.G.S. § 66-237 — Registration of salespersons.
N.C.G.S. § 66-238 — Membership camping operator's disclosure statement.
N.C.G.S. § 66-239 — Contract terms.
N.C.G.S. § 66-240 — Cancellation.
N.C.G.S. § 66-241 — Escrow account.
N.C.G.S. § 66-242 — Advertising, solicitations.
N.C.G.S. § 66-243 — Provision of records to the Secretary of State.
N.C.G.S. § 66-244 — Limitation on duration of contract term.
N.C.G.S. § 66-245 — Prohibited practices.
N.C.G.S. § 66-246 — Nondisturbance provisions.
N.C.G.S. § 66-247 — Remedies.

Article 32 - Peddlers, Itinerant Merchants, and Specialty Markets

N.C.G.S. § 66-250 — Definitions.
N.C.G.S. § 66-251 — Itinerant merchant and peddler must have permission of property owner.
N.C.G.S. § 66-252 — Display and possession of certificate of registration.
N.C.G.S. § 66-253 — Display of identification upon request.
N.C.G.S. § 66-254 — Records of source of new merchandise.
N.C.G.S. § 66-254.1 — Certain sales prohibited.
N.C.G.S. § 66-255 — Specialty market or operator of an event registration list.
N.C.G.S. § 66-256 — Exemptions from Article.
N.C.G.S. § 66-257 — Misdemeanor violations.
N.C.G.S. § 66-258 — Local regulation not affected.

Article 33 - Telephonic Seller Registration and Bond Requirement

N.C.G.S. § 66-260 — Definitions.
N.C.G.S. § 66-261 — Registration of telephonic sellers.
N.C.G.S. § 66-262 — Filing information.
N.C.G.S. § 66-263 — Bond requirement; prizes and gifts.
N.C.G.S. § 66-264 — Calls made to minors.
N.C.G.S. § 66-265 — Offers of gifts or prizes.
N.C.G.S. § 66-266 — Penalties.

Article 34 - Certificates of Authentication

N.C.G.S. § 66-270 — Authority of Secretary of State to authenticate documents.
N.C.G.S. § 66-271 — Definitions.
N.C.G.S. § 66-272 — Certificate of authentication.
N.C.G.S. § 66-273 — Prerequisites for authentication.
N.C.G.S. § 66-274 — Limitations on authentication.
N.C.G.S. § 66-275 — Other methods of authentication not precluded.

Article 35 - Agreements Between North Carolina and Foreign Governments

N.C.G.S. § 66-280 — Agreements between North Carolina and foreign governments to be filed.

Article 36 - Truthful Advertisements of Costs of Servicing or Repairing Private Passenger Vehicles

N.C.G.S. § 66-285 — Advertisements of servicing or repairing private passenger vehicles.

Article 37 - Tobacco Reserve Fund and Escrow Compliance

N.C.G.S. § 66-290 — Definitions.
N.C.G.S. § 66-291 — Requirements.
N.C.G.S. § 66-292 — Definitions.
N.C.G.S. § 66-293 — Sale of certain cigarettes prohibited.
N.C.G.S. § 66-294 — Duties of manufacturers.
N.C.G.S. § 66-294.1 — Duties of Attorney General.
N.C.G.S. § 66-294.2 — Joint and several liability of importers of cigarettes manufactured by nonparticipating manufacturers located outside the United States.

Article 39 - Self-Service Storage Rental Contracts

N.C.G.S. § 66-305 — Contract requirements.
N.C.G.S. § 66-306 — Late fees.
N.C.G.S. § 66-307 — Violations.

Article 40 - Uniform Electronic Transactions Act

N.C.G.S. § 66-311 — Short title.
N.C.G.S. § 66-312 — Definitions.
N.C.G.S. § 66-313 — Scope.
N.C.G.S. § 66-314 — Prospective application.
N.C.G.S. § 66-315 — Use of electronic records and electronic signatures; variation by agreement.
N.C.G.S. § 66-316 — Construction and application.
N.C.G.S. § 66-317 — Legal recognition of electronic records, electronic signatures, and electronic contracts.
N.C.G.S. § 66-318 — Provision of information in writing; presentation of records.
N.C.G.S. § 66-319 — Attribution and effect of electronic record and electronic signature.
N.C.G.S. § 66-320 — Effect of change or error.
N.C.G.S. § 66-321 — Notarization and acknowledgment.
N.C.G.S. § 66-322 — Retention of electronic records; originals.
N.C.G.S. § 66-323 — Admissibility in evidence.
N.C.G.S. § 66-324 — Automated transaction.
N.C.G.S. § 66-325 — Time and place of sending and receipt.
N.C.G.S. § 66-326 — Transferable records.
N.C.G.S. § 66-327 — Consumer transactions; alternative procedures for use or acceptance of electronic records or electronic signatures.
N.C.G.S. § 66-328 — Procedures consistent with federal law.
N.C.G.S. § 66-329 — Choice of law in computer information agreement.
N.C.G.S. § 66-330 — Severability clause.

Article 42 - State Franchise for Cable Television Service

N.C.G.S. § 66-350 — Definitions.
N.C.G.S. § 66-351 — State franchising authority.
N.C.G.S. § 66-352 — Award of franchise and commencement of service.
N.C.G.S. § 66-354 — General filing and report requirements.
N.C.G.S. § 66-355 — Effect on existing local franchise agreement.
N.C.G.S. § 66-356 — Service standards and requirements.
N.C.G.S. § 66-357 — Availability and use of PEG channels.
N.C.G.S. § 66-358 — Transmission of PEG channels.

Article 43 - Service Agreements

N.C.G.S. § 66-370 — Motor vehicle service agreement companies.
N.C.G.S. § 66-371 — Home appliance service agreement companies.
N.C.G.S. § 66-372 — Miscellaneous requirements for motor vehicle and home appliance service agreement companies.
N.C.G.S. § 66-373 — Insurance policy requirements.
N.C.G.S. § 66-374 — Mechanical breakdown service agreements.

Article 44 - Free Insurance

N.C.G.S. § 66-380 — Definitions.
N.C.G.S. § 66-381 — Free insurance.
N.C.G.S. § 66-382 — Unfair trade practice.

Article 45 - Pawnbrokers, Metal Dealers, and Scrap Dealers

N.C.G.S. § 66-385 — Short title.
N.C.G.S. § 66-386 — Purpose.
N.C.G.S. § 66-387 — Definitions.
N.C.G.S. § 66-388 — Pawnbroker authority.
N.C.G.S. § 66-389 — License required.
N.C.G.S. § 66-390 — Requirements for licensure.
N.C.G.S. § 66-391 — Record-keeping requirements for pawnbrokers.
N.C.G.S. § 66-392 — Record-keeping requirements for currency converters and e-buyers.
N.C.G.S. § 66-393 — Pawnbroker fees; interest rates.
N.C.G.S. § 66-394 — Pawnbroker transactions.
N.C.G.S. § 66-395 — Prohibitions.
N.C.G.S. § 66-396 — Penalties.
N.C.G.S. § 66-397 — Municipal or county authority.
N.C.G.S. § 66-398 — License renewal.
N.C.G.S. § 66-399 — Bond.
N.C.G.S. § 66-405 — Legislative finding.
N.C.G.S. § 66-406 — Definitions.
N.C.G.S. § 66-407 — Permits.
N.C.G.S. § 66-408 — Perjury; punishment.
N.C.G.S. § 66-409 — Bond or trust account required.
N.C.G.S. § 66-410 — Records to be kept.
N.C.G.S. § 66-411 — Items not to be modified.
N.C.G.S. § 66-412 — Purchasing from juvenile.
N.C.G.S. § 66-413 — Penalties.
N.C.G.S. § 66-414 — Portable smelters prohibited.
N.C.G.S. § 66-420 — Definitions.
N.C.G.S. § 66-420.1 — Applicability.
N.C.G.S. § 66-421 — Required records and receipts for regulated metals transactions.
N.C.G.S. § 66-422 — Inspection of regulated metals property and records.
N.C.G.S. § 66-423 — Hold notices for nonferrous metals; retention of nonferrous metals.
N.C.G.S. § 66-424 — Prohibited activities and transactions.
N.C.G.S. § 66-425 — Permissible payment methods for nonferrous metals purchasers.
N.C.G.S. § 66-426 — Issuance of nonferrous metals purchase permits by Sheriff; form; fees; recordkeeping.
N.C.G.S. § 66-427 — Exemptions.
N.C.G.S. § 66-428 — Preemption.
N.C.G.S. § 66-429 — Violations.
N.C.G.S. § 66-430 — Restitution.
N.C.G.S. § 66-431 — Forfeiture of vehicles used to transport unlawfully obtained regulated metals property.

Article 46 - Guaranteed Asset Protection Waivers

N.C.G.S. § 66-440 — Definitions.
N.C.G.S. § 66-441 — Scope of Article.
N.C.G.S. § 66-442 — Guaranteed asset protection waivers not subject to insurance laws.
N.C.G.S. § 66-443 — Insurance of guaranteed asset protection waivers.
N.C.G.S. § 66-444 — Mandatory terms.
N.C.G.S. § 66-445 — Cancellation.
N.C.G.S. § 66-446 — Miscellaneous provisions.
N.C.G.S. § 66-447 — Enforcement.
N.C.G.S. § 66-448 — Severability.

Article 47 - Zip Line and Challenge Course Financial Responsibility

N.C.G.S. § 66-455 — Definitions.
N.C.G.S. § 66-456 — Liability insurance.
N.C.G.S. § 66-457 — Exceptions.
N.C.G.S. § 66-458 — Rulemaking authority.

Article 48 - Limited Business Immunity

N.C.G.S. § 66-470 — Essential businesses; emergency response entities; liability limitation.
N.C.G.S. § 66-471 — Applicability.
N.C.G.S. § 66-472 — Definitions.
N.C.G.S. § 66-473 — Severability.

Article 49 - Vehicle Value Protection Agreements

N.C.G.S. § 66-480 — Scope.
N.C.G.S. § 66-481 — Definitions.
N.C.G.S. § 66-482 — Requirements for offering vehicle value protection agreements.
N.C.G.S. § 66-483 — Disclosures.
N.C.G.S. § 66-484 — Commercial transaction exemptions.
N.C.G.S. § 66-485 — Enforcement.
N.C.G.S. § 66-486 — Intent.

Article 50 - Regulation of High-Volume Third-Party Sellers Operating on Online Marketplaces

N.C.G.S. § 66-490 — Purpose.
N.C.G.S. § 66-491 — Definitions.
N.C.G.S. § 66-492 — Verification of high-volume third-party seller information by online marketplace.
N.C.G.S. § 66-493 — Disclosure of high-volume third-party seller information to consumers.
N.C.G.S. § 66-494 — Limitation on use of information; security of marketplace information.
N.C.G.S. § 66-495 — Enforcement.

Article 51 - Commercial Publication and Distribution of Material Harmful to Minors

N.C.G.S. § 66-500 — Short title; definitions.
N.C.G.S. § 66-501 — Age verification requirements for commercial publication and distribution of material harmful to minors; civil liability.

Article 51A - Prevent Sexual Exploitation of Women and Minors

N.C.G.S. § 66-505 — Short title; definitions.
N.C.G.S. § 66-506 — Age verification obligations.
N.C.G.S. § 66-507 — Removal of images.
N.C.G.S. § 66-508 — Obligations of users.
N.C.G.S. § 66-509 — Enforcement.
N.C.G.S. § 66-510 — Severability.

Article 52 - Prohibit Litigation Investments Act

N.C.G.S. § 66-521 — Short title.
N.C.G.S. § 66-522 — Definitions.
N.C.G.S. § 66-523 — Prohibition on litigation investment.
N.C.G.S. § 66-524 — Enforcement; penalties; remedies.
N.C.G.S. § 66-525 — Construction.