87-13.1. Board may seek injunctive relief; attorney's fee.
Whenever the Board determines that any person, firm or corporation has violated or is violating any of the provisions of this Article or rules and regulations of the Board promulgated under this Article, the Board may apply to the superior court for a restraining order and injunction to restrain the violation; and the superior courts have jurisdiction to grant the requested relief, irrespective of whether or not criminal prosecution has been instituted or administrative sanctions imposed by reason of the violation. When the Board prevails in actions brought under this section, the court shall award the Board its reasonable attorney's fee not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000) plus the costs associated with obtaining the relief and the investigation and prosecution of the violation. (1979, c. 713, s. 4; 2003-97, s. 2; 2005-381, s. 5; 2021-121, s. 1(c).)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Article 1 - General Contractors.
§ 87-1 - "General contractor" defined; exceptions.
§ 87-1.1 - Exception for licensees under Article 2 or 4.
§ 87-1.2 - Exception for specified Department of Transportation contractors.
§ 87-2 - Licensing Board; organization.
§ 87-3 - Members of Board to take oath.
§ 87-4 - First meeting of Board; officers; secretary-treasurer and assistants.
§ 87-6 - Meetings; notice; quorum.
§ 87-7 - Records of Board; disposition of funds.
§ 87-8 - Records; roster of licensed contractors; report to Governor.
§ 87-9.1 - Ownership of real property; equipment; liability insurance.
§ 87-10 - Application for license; examination; certificate; renewal.
§ 87-10.1 - Licensing of nonresidents.
§ 87-10.2 - Continuing education.
§ 87-12 - Certificate evidence of license.
§ 87-13.1 - Board may seek injunctive relief; attorney's fee.
§ 87-14 - Regulations as to issue of building permits.
§ 87-15 - Copy of Article included in specifications; bid not considered unless contractor licensed.
§ 87-15.1 - Reciprocity of licensing.
§ 87-15.2 - Public awareness program.