North Carolina § 75-15 - Actions prosecuted by Attorney General.
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§ 75-15. Actions prosecuted by Attorney General.
It shall be the duty of the Attorney General, upon his ascertaining that the laws have been violated by any trust or public service corporation, so as to render it liable to prosecution in a civil action, to prosecute such action in the name of the State, or any officer or department thereof, as provided by law, or in the name of the State on relation of the Attorney General, and to prosecute all officers or agents or employees of such corporations, whenever in his opinion the interests of the public require it. History (1913, c. 41, s. 12; C.S., s. 2573.) Legal Periodicals. - For comment, "Consumer Protection and Unfair Competition - The 1969 Legislation," see 48 N.C.L. Rev. 896 (1970). For article on antitrust and unfair trade practice law in North Carolina, with federal law compared, see 50 N.C.L. Rev. 199 (1972).
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does North Carolina General Statutes § 75-15 cover?
Section 75-15 ("Actions prosecuted by Attorney General.") 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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