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Home » US Law » 2022 North Carolina General Statutes » Chapter 20 - Motor Vehicles » Article 1 - Division of Motor Vehicles.

§ 20-1 – Division of Motor Vehicles established.

20-1. Division of Motor Vehicles established. The Division of Motor Vehicles of the Department of Transportation is established. This Chapter sets out the powers and duties of the Division. (1941, c. 36, s. 1; 1949, c. 1167; 1973, c. 476, s. 193; 1975, c. 716, s. 5; c. 863; 1987, c. 827, s. 2; c. […]

§ 20-2 – Commissioner of Motor Vehicles; rules.

20-2. Commissioner of Motor Vehicles; rules. (a) Commissioner and Assistants. – The Division of Motor Vehicles shall be administered by the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles, who shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Secretary of the Department of Transportation. The Commissioner shall be paid an annual salary to be fixed by […]

§ 20-3 – Organization of Division.

20-3. Organization of Division. The Commissioner, subject to the approval of the Secretary of the Department of Transportation, shall organize and administer the Division in such manner as he may deem necessary to conduct the work of the Division. (1941, c. 36, s. 3; 1975, c. 716, s. 5.)

§ 20-3.1 – Purchase of additional airplanes.

20-3.1. Purchase of additional airplanes. The Division of Motor Vehicles shall not purchase additional airplanes without the express authorization of the General Assembly. (1963, c. 911, s. 1 1/2; 1971, c. 198; 1975, c. 716, s. 5.)

§ 20-4.01 – Definitions.

20-4.01. Definitions. Unless the context requires otherwise, the following definitions apply throughout this Chapter to the defined words and phrases and their cognates: (1) Airbag. – A motor vehicle inflatable occupant restraint system device that is part of a supplemental restraint system. (1a) Alcohol. – Any substance containing any form of alcohol, including ethanol, methanol, […]

§ 20-4.02 – Quadrennial adjustment of certain fees and rates.

20-4.02. Quadrennial adjustment of certain fees and rates. (a) Adjustment for Inflation. – Beginning July 1, 2020, and every four years thereafter, the Division shall adjust the fees and rates imposed pursuant to the statutes listed in this subsection for inflation in accordance with the Consumer Price Index computed by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. […]

§ 20-4.03 – Administrative hearing fees.

20-4.03. Administrative hearing fees. (a) Authorization. – The Division is authorized to charge a fee to any person who requests an administrative hearing before the Division in accordance with this Chapter. (b) Requirements for Requesting a Hearing. – Any request for an administrative hearing before the Division must be in writing and accompanied by the […]

§ 20-4.04 – Division authority to create electronic systems for renewals.

20-4.04. Division authority to create electronic systems for renewals. (a) Authorization. – The Division is authorized to establish and maintain electronic systems and means for renewals of all licenses, permits, certificates, and registrations issued by the Division pursuant to this Chapter for the purposes of administrative efficiency and to modernize Division systems and practices. This […]