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21 <br /> shall be in writing and shall include a copy of the bona fide offer for the <br /> Asset received by the Grantee. Grantor shall have 60 days from and after <br /> receipt thereof to decide whether or not to purchase the Asset or Assets for <br /> Sale at such prove. If Grantor shall give notice of intent not to purchase or <br /> shall give no notice within the time herein limited, Grantee may accept <br /> such offer and proceed with the sale thereunder. If Grantor notifies <br /> Grantee that it elects to purchase the Asset or Assets for Sale at such <br /> prove, the parties shall enter into a contract of purchase and sale forthwith. <br /> Such contract shall provide, among other things, for the conveyance of <br /> good and marketable title b warranty deed. Upon dissolution of the <br /> Grantee pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 55A-14-1, et seq., the Assets shall <br /> be either: (a) distributed to one or more appropriately receiving successor <br /> Franchisee (s) that will carry on, In Orange County, the functions of <br /> ambulance, first or medical responder, rescue or other related emergency <br /> services meeting one or more exempt purposes within the meaning of <br /> 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue code (or the corresponding section of <br /> any future federal tax code) or (b) distributed to the grantor for the <br /> foregoing public purposes. This subsection 16(d) of this EMS Service <br /> Franchise survives the termination of the Franchise. <br /> Section 17. Forum for Litigation <br /> Any litigation between the Grantor and Grantee arising under or regarding the Franchise <br /> shall occur, if in the North Carolina courts, in Orange County Superior Court or District <br /> Court having jurisdiction thereof, or if in the federal courts, in the United States District <br /> Court for the Middle District of North Carolina. <br /> Section 18. Notice <br /> Any notice provided for under the Franchise shall be sufficient if in writing and delivered <br /> personally to the following address or deposited in the United States Mail, postage <br /> prepaid, certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed as follows, or to such other <br /> address as the receiving party hereafter shall specify in writing: <br /> If to the Grantor: <br /> Orange County Emergency Services <br /> Post Office Box 8181 <br /> Hillsborough,North Carolina 27278 <br /> Attn: Emergency Services Director <br /> (919) 245-6100 <br /> If to the Grantee: <br /> North State Investment Group, LLC d/b/a North State Medical Transport <br /> 1240 Corporate Parkway <br /> North State Investment Group, LLC d/b/a North State Medical Transport <br /> EMS Franchise Agreement <br /> Page 17 of 23 Rev <br />