NC General Statutes

N.C. Gen. Stat. § 20-23 (2026)

Revoking resident's license upon conviction in another state

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The Division may revoke the license of any resident of this State upon receiving notice of the person's conviction in another state of an offense set forth in G.S. 20-26(a). (1935, c. 52, s. 17; 1971, c. 486, s. 2; 1975, c. 716, s. 5; 1979, c. 667, s. 22; 1993, c. 533, s. 6.)

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 6 cases, 1948–1990 · leading case: In Re Revocation of License to Operate a Motor Veh. of Wright, 46 S.E.2d 696 (N.C. 1948).

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In Re Revocation of License to Operate a Motor Veh. of Wright, 46 S.E.2d 696 (N.C. 1948). · cites it 7× “20-23, is tantamount to a declaration that the statutory provisions relating to the revocation of drivers’ licenses are unconstitutional.”

In Re Donnelly, 132 S.E.2d 904 (N.C. 1963). · cites it 2× “G.S. 20-23 provides that “The Department is authorized to suspend or revoke the license of any resident of this State upon receiving notice of the conviction of such person in another state *379 of amy offense therein which, if committed in this State, would be grounds for the…”

State v. Teasley, 176 S.E.2d 838 (N.C. Ct. App. 1970). “2d 685 (1959), that under the provisions of G.S. 20-23, it is discretionary with the Department to suspend or revoke the operator’s license upon receiving notice of a conviction of such person in another state of an offense therein which, if committed in this state, would be…”

Carmichael v. Scheidt, 106 S.E.2d 685 (N.C. 1959). · cites it 3× “20-17 (2) for the Department to revoke the license of any operator or chauffeur upon receiving a record of such operator’s or chauffeur’s conviction for “driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a narcotic drug.” This mandatory provision…”

Griffin v. Mauney, 346 F. Supp. 545 (W.D.N.C. 1972). · cites it 6× “Plaintiffs also seek a declaration of the unconstitutionality of Section 20-23 of the City Code of Monroe, which provides as follows: “It shall be unlawful for any person or group of persons participating in a parade, cavalcade or caravan held or conducted pursuant to a permit,…”

Sykes v. Hiatt, 391 S.E.2d 834 (N.C. Ct. App. 1990). “20-17 for an additional list of offenses to which G.S. 20-23 and G.S. 20-24(c) are applicable.”

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