North Carolina · North Carolina General Statutes — Chapter 20, Motor Vehicles
N.C.G.S. (Motor Vehicles) § 20-305.2: Unfair methods of competition; protection of car-buying public
What this law says, in plain English
Motor vehicle manufacturers and distributors are prohibited from owning, operating, or controlling motor vehicle dealerships in the state, with limited exceptions for temporary ownership, partnerships with disadvantaged owners, and pre-1973 dealerships.
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