§ 113-315.5. Alternative method for collection of assessment. - North Carolina Statutes

§ 113‑315.5. Alternative method for collection of assessment.

As an alternate method for the collection of assessments provided forin G.S. 113‑315.4, upon the request or petition of the agency and actionby the Marine Fisheries Commission as prescribed in G.S. 113‑313, theSecretary shall notify, by letter, all persons or firms licensed by the MarineFisheries Commission to engage in business and commerce as may be directlyaffected by the paying of the assessment, that on and after the date specifiedin the letter the assessment shall become due and payable, and shall beremitted by said persons or firms to the Secretary who shall thereupon pay theamount of the assessments to the agency. The books and records of all suchpersons and firms shall at all times during regular business hours be open forinspection by the Secretary or his duly authorized agents. (1967, c. 890, s. 13; 1973, c. 1262, ss. 28, 86; 1977,c. 356; c. 771, s. 4; 1987, c. 641, s. 6; 1995, c. 504, s. 6; c. 509, s. 57.)