North Carolina Statutes
§ 48A-4 — Certain minors competent to contract
North Carolina § 48A-4
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Bluebook
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 48A-4 (2026).
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A minor who is 16 years of age or older and who is in the legal custody of the county department of social services shall be qualified and competent to contract for the purchase of an automobile insurance policy with the consent of the court with continuing jurisdiction over the minor's placement under G.S. 7B-1000(b). The minor shall be responsible for paying the costs of the insurance premiums and shall be liable for damages caused by the minor's negligent operation of a motor vehicle. No State or local government agency, foster parent, or entity providing services to the minor under contract or at the direction of a State or local government agency shall be responsible for paying any insurance premiums or liable for damages of any kind as a result of the operation of a motor vehicle by
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North Carolina § 48A-4, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/nc/48A/48A-4.