North Carolina § 53-400 - Report to the Secretary of State.

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§ 53-400. Report to the Secretary of State.

The Commissioner shall, on or before the first day of each year, file with the Secretary of State a report showing any State trust companies under liquidation in this State and the names of any auditors or attorneys employed in connection with the liquidation of these State trust companies, together with the amounts paid or contracted to be paid to each of the auditors or attorneys. If any attorney has been employed on a fee contingent upon recovery, the report shall set forth the material terms of the fee arrangements. History (2001-263, s. 1.) SUBPART C. Conservatorship.

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What does North Carolina General Statutes § 53-400 cover?

Section 53-400 ("Report to the Secretary of State.") 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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