§ 64‑28.  Reporting of complaints.

(a) Filing of Complaint. – Any person with a good faith belief that a violation of G.S. 64‑26 or G.S. 143‑133.3 has occurred may file a complaint with the Commissioner setting forth the basis for that belief. The complaint may be on a form prescribed by the Commissioner pursuant to G.S. 64‑27 or may be made in any other form that gives the Commissioner information that is sufficient to proceed with an investigation pursuant to G.S. 64‑29. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the filing of anonymous complaints that are not submitted on a prescribed complaint form.

(b) False Statements a Misdemeanor. – A person who knowingly files a false or frivolous complaint under this section is guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor. (2011‑263, s. 3; 2015‑294, s. 4.)