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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Whenever a payment is received in cash from a debtor, forwardee, or other person, an original receipt or an exact copy thereof shall be furnished the individual from whom payment is received. Evidence of all receipts issued shall be kept in the permit holder's office for three years. All receipts issued must:
(1) Be prenumbered by the printer and used and filed in consecutive numerical order;
(2) Show the name, street address and permit number of the permit holder;
(3) Show the name of the creditor or creditors for whom collected;
(4) Show the amount and date paid; and
(5) Show the last name of the person accepting payment.
(b) Whenever payment in any form is received by or on behalf of a debt buyer, in addition to meeting the requirements set forth in subsection (a) of this section, the receipt shall also:
(1) Show the name of the creditor or creditors for whom collected, the account number assigned by the creditor or creditors for whom collected, and if the current creditor is not the original creditor, the account number assigned by the original creditor.
(2) State clearly whether the payment is accepted as either payment in full or as a full and final compromise of the debt, and if not, the receipt shall state clearly the balance due after payment is credited.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 58. Insurance § 58-70-70. Receipt requirement - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nc/chapter-58-insurance/nc-gen-st-sect-58-70-70/
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