North Carolina regulations
- North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission - Commercial Permits and Fees (15A NCAC 10H .1801)July 1, 2026
North Carolina architects and interior designers must renew individual licenses annually by July 1st with continuing education completion; rule effective June 1, 2026.
- North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission - Fishing and Hunting License Fees (15A NCAC 02H)July 1, 2026
North Carolina's readopted rule establishes professional seal requirements for architects and registered interior designers, including design specifications, placement, and digital signature protocols; effective June 1, 2026.
- BOARD OF LOCKSMITH LICENSING: Requirements of Examinees (21 NCAC 29 .0204)July 1, 2026
North Carolina Board of Architecture and Registered Interior Designers readopts rule establishing the official seal as the State Great Seal with Board name on perimeter; effective June 1, 2026.
- BOARD OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT EXAMINERS: Annual Renewal of Certificate, Forfeiture, and Reapplication (21 NCAC 08J .0101)July 1, 2026
North Carolina administrative rule establishes procedures for local school administrative units to implement state-authorized reform models in low-performing schools, with State Board of Education authorization and removal authority based on academi…
- BOARD OF ARCHITECTURE AND REGISTERED INTERIOR DESIGNERS: Seal of Board (21 NCAC 02 .0106)July 1, 2026
Brunswick County, North Carolina establishes no-wake speed zones in designated waterways including the Lockwood Folly River and Calabash River, with enforcement by local boards and the Wildlife Resources Commission effective June 1, 2026.
- DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE - Sheriffs' Education and Training Standards Commission: Instructors (12 NCAC 10B .2004)July 1, 2026
North Carolina Sheriffs' Education and Training Standards Commission requires in-service training instructors to hold General, Professional Lecturer, or Specific Instructor certifications depending on subject matter, with amendments effective June 1…
- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - Child Care Commission: Enhanced Education Standards for Operators for a Rated License for Family Child Care Homes (10A NCAC 09 .2827)July 1, 2026
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services repeals the Enhanced Education Standards for Operators rule for rated family child care homes, effective June 1, 2026.
- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - Child Care Commission: Enhanced Education Standards for Group Leaders and Assistant Group Leaders for a Rated License for Child Care Centers and for Centers that Provide Care Only to School-Age Children (10A NCAC 09 .2823)July 1, 2026
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services repeals enhanced education standards for group leaders and assistant group leaders at rated child care centers and school-age care centers; repeal effective June 1, 2026.
- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - Child Care Commission: Enhanced Education Standards for On-site Administrators for a Rated License for Child Care Centers (10A NCAC 09 .2819)July 1, 2026
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services repeals the Enhanced Education Standards rule for on-site child care center administrators; repeal effective June 1, 2026.
- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - Child Care Commission: Application for a Two through Five Star Rated License (10A NCAC 09 .2802)July 1, 2026
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services repeals the Application for a Two through Five Star Rated License rule for child care facilities, effective June 1, 2026.
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