North Carolina § 20-37 - Limitations on issuance of licenses.
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§ 20-37. Limitations on issuance of licenses.
There shall be no driver's license issued within this State other than that provided for in this Article, nor shall there be any other examination required: Provided, however, that cities and towns shall have the power to license, regulate and control drivers and operators of taxicabs within the city or town limits and to regulate and control operators of taxicabs operating between the city or town to points, not incorporated, within a radius of five miles of said city or town. History (1935, c. 52, s. 34; 1943, c. 639, s. 2; 1979, c. 667, s. 41.) Legal Periodicals. - For comment on the 1943 amendment to this section, see 21 N.C.L. Rev. 358 (1943).
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Carolina § 20-37
What does North Carolina General Statutes § 20-37 cover?
Section 20-37 ("Limitations on issuance of licenses.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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