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NC S622

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/5/2023

Primary Sponsor

Vickie Sawyer

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Creates Article 9 in Chapter 75 of North Carolina General Statutes to regulate roofing repair contractors and prohibit deceptive practices targeting storm-affected consumers.

  • Prohibits roofing contractors from paying insurance deductibles as an inducement to hire them or in exchange for displaying advertisements on consumer property.

  • 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.

  • Prohibits roofing contractors from representing or negotiating insurance claims on behalf of property owners, with an exception for licensed public adjusters.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/19/2023
Rules and Operations of the Senate4/6/2023

Full Bill Text

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