§ 58-69-20. Powers of Commissioner. - North Carolina Statutes

§58‑69‑20.  Powers of Commissioner.

The Commissioner shall havethe same powers and authority for the purpose of conducting investigations andhearings under this Article as that vested in him by G.S. 58‑2‑50and 58‑2‑70.

(1)        To investigatepossible violation of this Article and to report evidence thereof to theAttorney General who may recommend prosecution to the appropriate solicitor;

(2)        To suspend or revokeany license issued under this Article upon a finding, after notice andopportunity for hearing, that the holder of said license has violated any ofthe provisions of this Article, or has failed to maintain the standardsrequisite to original licensing as indicated in G.S. 58‑69‑15hereof;

(3)        To require anylicensee to cease doing business through any particular agent or representativeupon a finding after notice and opportunity for hearing, that such agent orrepresentative has intentionally made false or misleading statements concerningthe motor club services offered by the motor club represented by him;

(4)        To approve ordisapprove the name, trademarks, emblems, and all forms which an applicant forlicense or licensee employs or proposes to employ in connection with itsbusiness. If such name, trademarks or emblems is distinctive and not likely toconfuse or mislead the public as to the nature or identity of the motor clubusing or proposing to use it, then it shall be approved, otherwise, theCommissioner may disapprove its use and effectuate such disapproval by theissuance of an appropriate order; and

(5)        To make any rules orregulations necessary to enforce the provisions of this Article. (1963,c. 698; 1987, c. 864, s. 3(c).)