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North Carolina General Statutes, Chapter 20

The full text of G.S. 20-280.15 (Definitions), with plain-English commentary from North Carolina DWI defense attorneys Chris Adkins and Chris Purkey in the side column. Article 10B: Peer-to-Peer Vehicle Sharing.

§ 20-280.15. Definitions.

The following definitions apply in this Article:

(1) Airport operator. – As defined in G.S. 20-280.1.

(2) Peer-to-peer vehicle sharing. – The authorized use of a shared vehicle for financial consideration by an individual other than the shared vehicle owner through a peer-to-peer vehicle sharing program.

(3) Peer-to-peer vehicle sharing program. – A commercial business platform that connects shared vehicle owners with drivers to enable peer-to-peer vehicle sharing.

(4) Shared vehicle. – A vehicle that is available for peer-to-peer vehicle sharing.

(5) Shared vehicle owner. – The registered owner of a shared vehicle, or a person or entity designated by the registered owner, who has not made an election under G.S. 105-187.5.

(6) Vehicle sharing provider. – The person or entity that operates, facilitates, or administers the provision of personal vehicle sharing through a peer-to-peer vehicle sharing program. (2019-199, s. 9(a); 2026-31, s. 7.3.)

Official text of N.C. Gen. Stat. § 20-280.15 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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