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NC H732
Bill
Status
4/27/2017
Primary Sponsor
Allen McNeill
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AI Summary
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Adds language clarifying that intrastate household goods carriers cannot "attempt to operate" vehicles without proper North Carolina Utilities Commission registration and vehicle markings.
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Expands law enforcement authority to enforce household goods carrier regulations by allowing any law enforcement officer with territorial jurisdiction to enforce marking requirements and false representation violations, not just designated officials.
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Adds aiding and abetting as a violation for falsely representing a household goods carrier certificate, subject to Class 3 misdemeanor penalties of up to $500 for first offense and up to $2,000 for subsequent offenses.
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Authorizes the Utilities Commission to share criminal history record check information with the Public Staff for participation in Commission proceedings, with confidentiality requirements maintained.
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Sections 1 and 2 become effective December 1, 2017, and apply to violations committed on or after that date; remaining provisions effective immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Household Goods Carrier Revisions
Last Action
Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
4/27/2017