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Resources / NC Chapter 20 / Article 3A / Part 2. Safety and Emissions Inspections of Certain Vehicles

North Carolina General Statutes, Chapter 20

The full text of G.S. 20-183.8D (Suspension or revocation of license), with plain-English commentary from North Carolina DWI defense attorneys Chris Adkins and Chris Purkey in the side column. Article 3A: Safety and Emissions Inspection Program.

§ 20-183.8D. Suspension or revocation of license.

(a) Safety. – The Division may suspend or revoke a safety self-inspector license, a safety inspection station license, and a safety inspection mechanic license issued under this Part if the license holder fails to comply with this Part or a rule adopted by the Commissioner to implement this Part.

(b) Emissions. – The Division may suspend or revoke an emissions self-inspector license, an emissions inspection station license, and an emissions inspection mechanic license issued under this Part for any of the following reasons:

(1) The suspension or revocation is imposed under G.S. 20-183.8B.

(2) Failure to pay a civil penalty imposed under G.S. 20-183.8B within 30 days after it is imposed. (1993 (Reg. Sess., 1994), c. 754, s. 1; 1997-29, s. 8.)

Official text of N.C. Gen. Stat. § 20-183.8D 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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