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NC S412

Bill

Status

Passed

6/22/2018

Primary Sponsor

William Jackson

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a process for used motor vehicle dealers to dispose of vehicles donated to 501(c)(3) charitable organizations when titles are not provided within 10 days of donation.

  • Requires dealers to notify last registered owners and lienholders by certified mail that the vehicle has been donated, with 30 days for owners to reclaim the vehicle at no charge.

  • Allows dealers to obtain duplicate titles in the charitable organization's name after 30 days if owners fail to object, with liens deemed extinguished.

  • Permits dealers to file special proceedings or civil actions to obtain court authorization to sell vehicles if notice cannot be delivered or vehicles are not titled in North Carolina.

  • Exempts charitable organizations from motor vehicle dealer licensing requirements and highway use tax when vehicles are donated solely for resale purposes.

Legislative Description

Abandoned Vehicles/Charities

Last Action

Ch. SL 2018-43

6/22/2018

Committee Referrals

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House6/5/2018
Transportation6/8/2017
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House4/27/2017
Rules and Operations of the Senate4/24/2017
Transportation4/10/2017
Rules and Operations of the Senate3/29/2017

Full Bill Text

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