North Carolina § 48A-4 - Certain minors competent to contract.
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§ 48A-4. Certain minors competent to contract.
A minor who is 16 years of age or older and who is in the legal custody of the county department of social services shall be qualified and competent to contract for the purchase of an automobile insurance policy with the consent of the court with continuing jurisdiction over the minor's placement under G.S. 7B-1000(b) . The minor shall be responsible for paying the costs of the insurance premiums and shall be liable for damages caused by the minor's negligent operation of a motor vehicle. No State or local government agency, foster parent, or entity providing services to the minor under contract or at the direction of a State or local government agency shall be responsible for paying any insurance premiums or liable for damages of any kind as a result of the operation of a motor vehicle by the minor. History (2015-135, s. 4.1.) Editor's Note. - Session Laws 2015-135, s. 6.1, made this section effective October 1, 2015. Session Laws 2015-135, s. 1.1, provides: "This act shall be known and may be cited as the 'Foster Care Family Act.' " §§ 48A-5 through 48A-10: Reserved for future codification purposes.
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does North Carolina General Statutes § 48A-4 cover?
Section 48A-4 ("Certain minors competent to contract.") 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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