North Carolina · North Carolina General Statutes — Chapter 20, Motor Vehicles

N.C.G.S. (Motor Vehicles) § 20-37.02: Verification of drivers license information

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

A state system verifies driver's licenses for retailers and alcohol permit holders to prevent underage sales. Misuse of the system—collecting, retaining, or sharing information beyond permitted purposes—is a Class 2 misdemeanor.

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