§ 130A-309.93B. (Effective July 1, 2010) Requirements applicable to retailers. - North Carolina Statutes

§ 130A‑309.93B. (Effective July 1, 2010) Requirements applicable to retailers.

(a)        A manufacturer mustnot sell or offer for sale or deliver to retailers for subsequent sale newtelevisions unless: (i) the covered device is labeled with the manufacturer'sbrand, which label is permanently affixed and readily visible; and (ii) themanufacturer has filed a registration with the Department, as specified in thisPart.

(b)        A retailer thatsells or offers for sale new televisions must, before the initial offer forsale, review the Department's Web site to determine that all new covereddevices that the retailer is offering for sale are labeled with themanufacturer's brands that are registered with the Department.

(c)        A retailer is notresponsible for an unlawful sale under this section if the manufacturer'sregistration expired or was revoked and the retailer took possession of thecovered device prior to the expiration or revocation of the manufacturer'sregistration and the unlawful sale occurred within six months after theexpiration or revocation.  (2008‑198, s. 11.4; 2008‑208, ss. 1, 7;2009‑484, s. 16(a), (b); 2009‑550, s. 10(a), (b).)