North Carolina § 44-69 - 1. Effective period for liens on peanuts, cotton and grains.

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§ 44-69. 1. Effective period for liens on peanuts, cotton and grains.

No chattel mortgage, agricultural lien or other lien of any nature upon peanuts, cotton, soybeans, corn, wheat or other grains shall be effective for any purpose for a longer period than 18 months from the date of sale or the date of delivery to the purchaser, whichever date shall fall last. This section shall not absolve any person from prosecution and punishment for crime. History (1955, c. 266; 1975, c. 318.)

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

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What does North Carolina General Statutes § 44-69 cover?

Section 44-69 ("1. Effective period for liens on peanuts, cotton and grains.") 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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