§ 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.)
§ 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-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 […]