North Carolina § 20-371 - Penalties.
Full text of North Carolina North Carolina General Statutes § 20-371 — Penalties., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-371. Penalties.
Any person violating the provisions of this Article or the regulations of the Department governing housemoving shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. The Department is hereby authorized in the name of the State to apply for relief by injunction, in the established manner provided in cases of civil procedure, without bond, to enforce the provisions of this Article, or to restrain any violation thereof. In such proceedings, it shall not be necessary to allege or prove either that an adequate remedy at law does not exist, or that substantial or irreparable damage would result from the continued violation thereof. History (1977, c. 720, s. 16; 1993, c. 539, s. 392; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c); 2008-89, s. 4.)
Frequently Asked Questions About North Carolina § 20-371
What does North Carolina General Statutes § 20-371 cover?
Section 20-371 ("Penalties.") 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.
How do I cite North Carolina § 20-371?
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Is this the official text of North Carolina law?
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How does North Carolina § 20-371 apply to my situation?
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