Conference report makes the following changes to the 4th edition.

Amends GS 84-2.1(b), which sets out what is not encompassed in the phrase "practice law," by deleting proposed subdivision (2). Moves the language of proposed subdivision (3) to subdivision (2), and adds that the selection or completion of a preprinted residential lease agreement by a person or Web site provider is not encompassed in the phrase "practice law." Also, adds that nothing in subdivision (2) or in GS 84-2.2 is to be construed to permit any person or Web site provider not licensed to practice law in accordance with GS Chapter 84 to prepare for any third person any contract or deed conveying any interest in real property, or to abstract or pass upon title to any real property, which is located in the State. Makes technical changes.

Enacts GS 84-2.2, Exemption and additional requirements for Web site providers.

Provides that the practice of law, including the giving of legal advice, as defined in GS 84-2.1, does not include the operation of a Web site by a provider that offers consumers access to interactive software that generates a legal document based on the consumer's answers to questions presented by the software, provided that seven requirements are satisfied, with the first six requirements being the same as subsubdivisions a through f of proposed subdivision (2) of GS 84-2.1 that was deleted by the act. Adds a new requirement that the provider must have a consumer satisfaction process, which is conspicuously displayed on the provider's Web site. Requires all consumer concerns involving the unauthorized practice of law made to the provider to be referred to the North Carolina State Bar (Bar).

Requires a Web site provider subject to the statute to register with the Bar prior to commencing operation in the State and to renew its registration with the Bar annually. Prohibits the Bar from refusing registration. Provides that each Web site provider subject to the statute must pay an initial registration fee not to exceed $100 and an annual renewal fee not to exceed $50.

Provides that the General Assembly is to review the implementation of new GS 84-2.2 and consider whether the provision should be modified or discontinued by June 30, 2018.

Changes the act's long title.

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.