75-85. Investigations by Attorney General.
The Attorney General is authorized to investigate any allegation of a violation of this Article made by a motor fuel merchant or by an association or group of motor fuel merchants. If an investigation discloses a violation, the Attorney General may exercise the authority under this Article to seek an injunction and he may also seek civil penalties. The clear proceeds of civil penalties provided for in this section shall be remitted to the Civil Penalty and Forfeiture Fund in accordance with G.S. 115C-457.2. (1985 (Reg. Sess., 1986), c. 972, s. 1; 1998-215, s. 104.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 75 - Monopolies, Trusts and Consumer Protection
Article 3 - Motor Fuel Marketing Act.
§ 75-82 - Unlawful below-cost selling; exceptions.
§ 75-83 - Unlawful inducement; civil penalty.
§ 75-84 - Separate offenses; injunctions.
§ 75-85 - Investigations by Attorney General.
§ 75-87 - Private action presumptions.
§ 75-89 - Powers and remedies supplementary.
§ 75-90 - Availability of gasoline suitable for blending with fuel alcohol; blender of record.