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§ 75B-1 – Definitions.

75B-1. Definitions. The following words and phrases as used in this Chapter shall have the following meaning unless the context clearly requires otherwise: (1) "Business," the manufacture, processing, sale, purchase, licensing, distribution, provision, or advertising of goods or services, or extension of credit, or issuance of letters of credit, or any other aspect of business; […]

§ 75B-2 – Discrimination in business prohibited.

75B-2. Discrimination in business prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person doing business in the State or for the State of North Carolina: (1) To enter into any agreement, contract, arrangement, combination, or understanding with any foreign government, foreign person, or international organization, which requires such person or the State to refuse, fail, or […]

§ 75B-3 – Actions not prohibited.

75B-3. Actions not prohibited. It shall not be unlawful under this Chapter: (1) To engage in conduct required by or expressly authorized by acts of the United States Congress, a United States treaty, a United States regulation, or a United States executive order; (2) To enter into any agreement with an international organization entirely composed […]

§ 75B-4 – Enforcement.

75B-4. Enforcement. The Attorney General may institute a civil action to prevent or restrain violations of G.S. 75B-2. A person injured by a violation of G.S. 75B-2 may maintain an action for damages or for an injunction or both against any person who has committed the violation. In a proceeding under this section, the court […]

§ 75B-6 – Contracts void.

75B-6. Contracts void. Any provision of any contract or other document or other agreement which violates G.S. 75B-2 or which, if complied with by the person intended to be bound by the provision, would cause a violation of G.S. 75B-2 shall be null and void as being against the public policy of the State. (1977, […]

§ 75B-7 – Chapter not exclusive.

75B-7. Chapter not exclusive. This Chapter shall not be deemed to supersede, restrict or otherwise limit the continuing applicability of the antitrust or anti-discrimination laws of the State. (1977, c. 916, s. 1.)