The full text of G.S. 20-280.9 (Airport operators), with plain-English commentary from North Carolina DWI defense attorneys Chris Adkins and Chris Purkey in the side column. Article 10A: Transportation Network Companies.
§ 20-280.9. Airport operators.
(a) An airport operator is authorized to charge transportation network companies and TNC drivers a reasonable fee for their use of the airport’s facility.
(b) An airport operator is authorized to require an identifying decal be displayed by TNC drivers.
(c) An airport operator is authorized to require the purchase and use of equipment or establish other appropriate mechanisms for monitoring and auditing compliance, including having a transportation network company provide data for purposes of monitoring and auditing compliance.
(d) An airport operator is authorized to designate a location where TNC drivers may stage on the airport operator’s facility, drop off passengers, and pick up passengers. (2015-237, s. 1.)
Official text of N.C. Gen. Stat. § 20-280.9 as published by the North Carolina General Assembly (Chapter 20 PDF, retrieved November 10, 2026). Verify the current version on ncleg.gov ↗.
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