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NC S622
Bill
AI Summary
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Creates Article 9 in Chapter 75 of North Carolina General Statutes to regulate roofing repair contractors and prohibit deceptive practices targeting storm-affected consumers.
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Prohibits roofing contractors from paying insurance deductibles as an inducement to hire them or in exchange for displaying advertisements on consumer property.
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Requires a five-day cancellation period for roofing contracts before collecting payments from insurance proceeds, with an exception for emergency services acknowledged in writing by the insured.
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Prohibits roofing contractors from representing or negotiating insurance claims on behalf of property owners, with an exception for licensed public adjusters.
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Violations constitute unfair and deceptive trade practices; violations of deductible payment prohibitions and insurance claim negotiations are Class 1 misdemeanors, effective 90 days after enactment.
Legislative Description
Consumer Protections Against Storm Chasers
Commerce; Construction; Consumer Protection; Contracts; Disasters & Emergencies; Public; Construction Industry
Last Action
Re-ref to Judiciary. If fav, re-ref to Commerce and Insurance. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate
4/19/2023