In Re Advance America, Cash Advance Centers of North Carolina, Inc.

GEER, Judge.

Advance America, Cash Advance Centers of North Carolina, Inc. (“Advance America”) appeals from the superior court’s dismissal of its appeal from a final decision of the Banking Commission. Advance America argues that it fully complied with the statutory requirement for appeals from the Commission by submitting a notice of appeal to the Commissioner of Banks within 20 days of the order. The Banking Commission, however, asserts that Advance America was required to file a petition for judicial review in superior court within the 20-day deadline. Because the plain language of the…