Bill Summary for H 436 (2015-2016)
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Apr 20 2015
S.L. 2016-60
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AN ACT TO FURTHER DEFINE THE TERM "PRACTICE LAW" FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROTECTING MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC FROM HARM RESULTING FROM THE UNAUTHORIZED PRACTICE OF LAW BY A PERSON WHO IS NOT A TRAINED AND LICENSED ATTORNEY.Intro. by Daughtry, Bryan, Davis.
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Bill summary
House amendments make the following changes to the 2nd edition.
Amendment #1 amends GS 84-10.1 to specify that a person damaged by the unauthorized practice of law is entitled to injunctive relief as ordered by the court. Prohibits an order or judgment under the statute from having any effect on the North Carolina State Bar's ability to take action. Makes a technical correction.
Amendment #2 amends GS 84-2.1 to add that the practice of law does not include the completion of a preprinted form by a licensed real estate broker that is prepared in accordance with rules adopted by the North Carolina Real Estate Commission. Makes clarifying and organizational changes.