21 NCAC 63 .0705             INSUFFICIENT FEES

(a)  The Board shall charge the maximum processing fee allowed by G.S. 25-3-506 if a check submitted to the Board is returned by a financial institution because of insufficient funds or because the drawer did not have an account at that bank.

(b)  Until such time as the drawer of the bad check has paid the prescribed fee, the drawer shall not be eligible to take an examination, obtain a license, or have the license renewed. For the purpose of this Rule, "prescribed fee" shall mean the sum of:

(1)           the maximum processing fee allowed by G.S. 25-3-506;

(2)           the renewal or application fee, whichever is applicable; and

(3)           any late fee, as set forth in Rule .0403 of this Chapter.

(c)  Any license that has been issued or renewed based on a check that is returned to the Board shall be invalid until such time as the drawer has paid the prescribed fee. The invalidity of the license or renewal shall commence on the date of the issuance of the license or renewal.

(d)  Payment of the prescribed fee to the Board shall not be paid by personal check or cash.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 90B-6(g); 90B-6.2(b);

Eff. October 1, 2021.