66-71.2. Statement of purpose.
The purpose of this Article is to afford the public a means of ascertaining the real name of persons engaging in business in this State under an assumed business name by requiring those persons to register the assumed business name as provided in this Article. (2016-100, s. 2; 2017-23, s. 1.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 66 - Commerce and Business
Article 14A - Assumed Business Name Act.
§ 66-71.2 - Statement of purpose.
§ 66-71.4 - Filing of certificate; exception.
§ 66-71.5 - Contents of certificate.
§ 66-71.6 - Execution of certificate.
§ 66-71.7 - Amendment of certificate.
§ 66-71.8 - Withdrawal of assumed business name.
§ 66-71.10 - Register of deeds to index certificates; transmission of data to central database.
§ 66-71.12 - Effect of filing certificate.
§ 66-71.13 - Copy of certificate prima facie evidence.
§ 66-71.14 - Consequences of signing false certificate or violating Article.
§ 66-71.15 - Expiration of certificates filed under Article 14; transition provisions.