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N.C.G.S. § 66-397

Municipal or county authority.

Effective date: 2026-08-08
Last verified: 2026-08-09
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All of the counties and cities as defined by G.S. 160A-1 may by ordinance adopt the provisions of this Part and may adopt such further rules and regulations as the governing bodies of the counties and cities deem appropriate; provided, however, no county or city may regulate: (1) Interest, fees, or recovery charges; (2) Hours of operation, unless such regulation applies to businesses generally; (3) The nature of the business or type of pawn transaction; or (4) License fees in excess of rates set by the State. (1989, c. 638, s. 2; 1993, c. 539, s. 655; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c); 2011-325, s. 8; 2012-46, ss. 2, 12.)