North Carolina § 19A-31 - License not transferable; change in management, etc., of business or operation.
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§ 19A-31. License not transferable; change in management, etc., of business or operation.
A license is not transferable. When there is a transfer of ownership, management, or operation of a business of a licensee hereunder, the new owner, manager, or operator, as the case may be, whether it be an individual, firm, partnership, corporation, or other entity shall have 10 days from such sale or transfer to secure a new license from the Director to operate said business. A licensee shall promptly notify the Director of any change in the name, address, management, or substantial control of his business or operation. History (1977, 2nd Sess., c. 1217, s. 12.)
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 19A-31 ("License not transferable; change in management, etc., of business or operation.") 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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