Recent North Carolina regulations affecting small businesses

North Carolina Private Protective Services Board accredits continuing education courses with $100 submission fee; approved courses valid two years, with instructors earning up to four credit hours per teaching hour capped at eight hours per two year…

North Carolina private protective services licensees may carry concealed handguns with an endorsement after obtaining a Sheriff's permit and completing firearms training and qualification requirements.

North Carolina Department of Insurance amended rule requires Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangements to provide IRS documentation of Section 501(c) exemption, be established by trade or professional associations, and conduct feasibility studies discl…

North Carolina insurance rule 11 NCAC 12 .0332 requires insurers to annually certify completion of written reviews and audits of third party administrators assessing business practices, compliance, claims handling, and premium collection.

North Carolina Board of Funeral Service rule defines terms for removal and transportation of dead human bodies, including decedent, disinfect, impervious, licensee, removal vehicle, transporter permit, and transportation service.

North Carolina Real Estate Commission rule establishes grounds for denying, limiting, withdrawing, or suspending education provider certification, including violations of law, false statements, advertising violations, instructional failures, fee non…

North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners rule 21 NCAC 14B .0506 specifies three circumstances under which the Board may refuse to issue a declaratory ruling, effective April 1, 2026.

North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners charges $15.00 for copies of board rules, state statute Chapter 88, and public documents; rule readopted effective April 1, 2026.

North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners implements a $5.00 postage and handling charge for all mailings, effective April 1, 2026.

North Carolina Real Estate Commission repeals rule 21 NCAC 58A .0104 and adopts three new rules (.0205, .0206, .0207) reorganizing brokerage agency practices, disclosures, and dual agency requirements.

North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists amends supervision documentation requirements for assistants, including direct and indirect supervision hours, competency assessments, and use of Form D rating s…

North Carolina Code Officials Qualification Board amends building inspector certification requirements effective January 1, 2027, establishing qualifications for Level I (residential up to three stories, four units), Level II (commercial up to four …

North Carolina chiropractic professional entities must obtain State Board approval before operating and comply with naming requirements including mandatory use of "Chiropractor," "Chiropractic," or a licensed chiropractor's name with proper business…

North Carolina Board of Chiropractic Examiners amended rule 21 NCAC 10.0218 requires preceptors to hold active licenses for minimum five years with no prior suspensions or recent discipline, supervise one student at a time, and document patient cons…

North Carolina State Board of Chiropractic Examiners establishes non-refundable fees including $300 for license application and renewal, $35 for Certification of Competence, and $50 for corporate registration.