§66‑256. Exemptions from Article.
This Article does not apply tothe following:
(1) A peddler or anitinerant merchant who sells only one or more of the following types ofmerchandise:
a. Farm or nurseryproducts produced by the merchant.
b. Crafts or goods madeby the merchant.
c. The merchant's ownhousehold personal property.
d. Printed material.
e. Wood for fuel.
f. Ice, seafood, meat,poultry, livestock, eggs, dairy products, bread, cakes, or pies.
(2) A peddler or anitinerant merchant who is an authorized automobile dealer licensed pursuant toChapter 20 of the General Statutes.
(3) A peddler or anitinerant merchant who is a nonprofit charitable, educational, religious,scientific, or civic organization.
(4) A peddler whomaintains a fixed permanent location from which at least ninety percent (90%)of the peddler's sales are made but who sells some goods in the county of thefixed location by peddling.
(5) An itinerantmerchant who meets any of the following descriptions:
a. Locates at afarmer's market.
b. Is part of the StateFair or an agriculture fair that is licensed by the Commissioner of Agriculturepursuant to G.S. 106‑520.3.
c. Sells goods at anauction conducted by an auctioneer licensed pursuant to Chapter 85B of theGeneral Statutes.
(6) A peddler whocomplies with the requirements of G.S. 25A‑38 through G.S. 25A‑42,or who complies with the requirements of G.S. 14‑401.13. (1996,2nd Ex. Sess., c. 14, s. 24.)