North Carolina § 20-363 - Removal and replacement of obstructions.

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§ 20-363. Removal and replacement of obstructions.

All obstructions, including mailboxes, traffic signals, signs, and utility lines will be removed immediately prior to and replaced immediately after the move at the expense of the mover. Any property, real or personal, to be removed, which is not located in the right-of-way, shall not be removed until the owner is notified and arrangements for and approval from the owner are obtained. History (1977, c. 720, s. 8; 2008-89, s. 3.) Editor's Note. - This section, as amended by Session Laws 2008-89, s. 3, effective December 1, 2008, is applicable to licenses issued and offenses committed on or after that date.

Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does North Carolina General Statutes § 20-363 cover?

Section 20-363 ("Removal and replacement of obstructions.") 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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