§ 74F-1 – Short title.
74F-1. Short title. This act shall be known as the North Carolina Locksmith Licensing Act. (2001-369, s. 1.)
§ 74F-10 – Issuance, renewal, replacement, and transfer of licenses.
74F-10. Issuance, renewal, replacement, and transfer of licenses. (a) The Board shall issue a license, upon payment of the license fee, to any applicant who has satisfactorily met the requirements of this Chapter as administered by the Board. Licenses shall show the full name of the person and an identification number and shall be signed […]
§ 74F-11 – Photo identification.
74F-11. Photo identification. Every person licensed under this Chapter shall be issued a photo identification card by the Board. The card shall display a current photograph of the person, the person’s name, address, and telephone number. The licensee shall have the photograph identification card available for inspection while performing locksmith services. (2001-369, s. 1.)
§ 74F-12 – Posting licenses; advertisements.
74F-12. Posting licenses; advertisements. (a) Every locksmith issued a license under this Chapter shall display the license prominently in the locksmith’s place of business. (b) All advertisements for locksmith services shall include a valid license number issued by the Board. The license number of the owner of the locksmith company shall satisfy the requirements of […]
§ 74F-13 – Responsibilities of employers.
74F-13. Responsibilities of employers. Every licensee under this Chapter shall provide to the Board the names of each person employed by the licensee who either performs locksmith services or has access to locksmith tools. The licensee shall notify the Board within 30 days of any change in the information provided pursuant to this section. (2001-369, […]
§ 74F-14 – Customer identification.
74F-14. Customer identification. When opening a locked door to any vehicle or residential or commercial property, a licensee shall make a reasonable effort to verify that the customer is the legal owner of the vehicle or property or is authorized by the legal owner to gain access to the vehicle or property. (2001-369, s. 1.)
§ 74F-15 – Disciplinary procedures.
74F-15. Disciplinary procedures. (a) The Board may deny or refuse to renew, suspend, or revoke a license or apprenticeship designation if the licensee, apprentice, or applicant: (1) Gives false information to or withholds information from the Board in procuring or attempting to procure a license. (2) Has been convicted of or pled guilty or no […]
§ 74F-16 – Exemptions.
74F-16. Exemptions. The provisions of this Chapter do not apply to: (1) An employee of a licensed locksmith when acting under the direct control and supervision of the licensed locksmith. For purposes of this subdivision, "direct control and supervision" means that a licensed locksmith is required to physically accompany the employee to the premises where […]
§ 74F-17 – Injunctions.
74F-17. Injunctions. The Board may apply to the superior court for an order enjoining violations of this Chapter. Upon a showing by the Board that any person has violated this Chapter, the court may grant injunctive relief. (2001-369, s. 1.)
§ 74F-18 – Criminal history record checks of applicants for licensure or apprentice designation.
74F-18. Criminal history record checks of applicants for licensure or apprentice designation. (a) Definitions. – The following definitions shall apply in this section: (1) Applicant. – A person applying for licensure as a locksmith pursuant to G.S. 74F-7 or apprentice designation pursuant to G.S. 74F-7.1. (2) Criminal history. – A history of conviction of a […]
§ 74F-2 – Purpose.
74F-2. Purpose. Locksmiths have the knowledge and tools to bypass or neutralize security devices in vehicles, homes, and businesses. The laws of this State do not protect citizens from the unscrupulous use and abuse of this knowledge and these tools by persons who are untrained or have criminal intent. Therefore, the licensing of locksmiths is […]
§ 74F-3 – Licenses required; violation.
74F-3. Licenses required; violation. (a) No person shall perform or offer to perform locksmith services in this State unless the person has been licensed under the provisions of this Chapter. Every person providing locksmith services as defined under G.S. 74F-4(5) to buildings containing medical records, pharmaceutical records, educational records, criminal records, voting records, tax records, […]
§ 74F-4 – Definitions.
74F-4. Definitions. The following definitions apply in this Chapter: (1) Apprentice. – A person who has been issued an apprenticeship designation by the Board. (1a) Board. – The North Carolina Locksmith Licensing Board. (2) Code book. – A compilation, in any form, of key codes and combinations. (3) License. – A certificate issued by the […]
§ 74F-5 – North Carolina Locksmith Licensing Board.
74F-5. North Carolina Locksmith Licensing Board. (a) Composition and Terms. – The Board shall consist of nine members who shall serve staggered terms. Three members shall represent the public. The initial Board members shall be appointed on or before January 1, 2002, as follows: (1) The General Assembly, upon the recommendation of the President Pro […]
§ 74F-6 – Powers of the Board.
74F-6. Powers of the Board. The Board shall have the power and duty to: (1) Administer and enforce the provisions of this Chapter. (2) Adopt rules as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Chapter. (3) Examine and determine the qualifications and fitness of applicants for licensure and renewal of licensure. (4) […]
§ 74F-7 – Qualifications for license.
74F-7. Qualifications for license. An applicant shall be licensed as a locksmith if the applicant meets all of the following qualifications: (1) Is of good moral and ethical character, as evidenced in part by a criminal history record check conducted in accordance with G.S. 74F-18. (2) Is at least 18 years of age. (3) Successfully […]
§ 74F-7.1 – Apprentices.
74F-7.1. Apprentices. (a) An applicant may receive an apprentice designation if the applicant meets all of the following requirements: (1) Is of good moral and ethical character, as evidenced in part by a criminal history record check conducted in accordance with G.S. 74F-18. (2) Is at least 18 years of age. (3) Pays the required […]
§ 74F-8 – Licensure based on experience; licensure of nonresident; reciprocity.
74F-8. Licensure based on experience; licensure of nonresident; reciprocity. (a) The Board may grant, upon application and payment of proper fees, a license to a person who resides in this State and has at least three years’ experience as a licensed locksmith in another state whose standards of competency are substantially equivalent to those provided […]
§ 74F-9 – Fees.
74F-9. Fees. The Board shall establish fees not exceeding the following amounts: (1) Issuance of a license $300.00 (2) Renewal of a license $300.00 (3) Examination $200.00 (4) Reinstatement $250.00 (5) Late fees $300.00 (6) Apprentice license fee $300.00 (7) Apprentice transfer fee $25.00. (2001-369, s. 1; 2003-350, s. 7; 2013-370, s. 5.)