All of the counties and cities as defined by N.C. Gen. Stat. § 160A-1 may by ordinance adopt the provisions of this Part and may adopt such further rules and regulations as the governing bodies of the counties and cities deem appropriate; provided, however, no county or city may regulate:

(1)        Interest, fees, or recovery charges;

(2)        Hours of operation, unless such regulation applies to businesses generally;

(3)        The nature of the business or type of pawn transaction; or

(4)        License fees in excess of rates set by the State. ?(1989, c. 638, s. 2; 1993, c. 539, s. 655; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c); 2011-325, s. 8; 2012-46, ss. 2, 12.)