North Carolina regulations

North Carolina's general contractor licensing rule establishes five primary classifications—Building, Residential, Highway, Public Utilities, and Specialty Contractor—with detailed specialty categories including concrete, roofing, masonry, marine, a…

North Carolina cosmetic art shops must install a dedicated sink with hot and cold running water separate from restrooms, effective April 1, 2026.

North Carolina cosmetic art shops must maintain equipment and supplies to safely perform all offered services per infection control regulations and manufacturer instructions, effective April 1, 2026.

North Carolina salons must permit Board inspector access by appointment or face license revocation, suspension, or non-renewal after two failures; rule effective April 1, 2026.

North Carolina cosmetology students who score 70-74% on both examination parts after completing 1500 hours may request an apprentice cosmetologist license with a fee instead of retaking the exam; rule readopted effective April 1, 2026.

North Carolina Board of Cosmetic Arts requires natural hair care schools to provide students with specified equipment including combs, brushes, clips, mannequins, flat irons, blow dryers, and heat protection tools during instruction.

North Carolina Board of Cosmetic Arts establishes one-year probation for cosmetology schools failing to comply with statutes, with possible license revocation if deficiencies are not corrected after the probation period.

North Carolina Board of Funeral Service requires supervisors to submit affidavits within 30 days of trainee completion certifying service dates, activities, hours, and competency, with copies provided to trainees within five days.

National Board Certificates for Arts and Sciences satisfy portions of North Carolina funeral service licensing exams and remain valid for five years from issuance toward funeral director, embalmer, and funeral service credentials.

North Carolina cosmetic art shops must be separated from other spaces by seven-foot solid walls with independent outside entrances, and residential operations require separate bathrooms; regulations readopted effective April 1, 2026.

North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Water Safety Commission rule defines designated agency roles, marker standards, and procedures for establishing swimming areas, mooring zones, and restricted water safety zones statewide.

North Carolina Board of Chiropractic Examiners permits transfer credits from LCME-accredited medical colleges and AOA-accredited osteopathic colleges to count toward chiropractic licensing requirements.

North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners rule outlines procedures for disqualifying board members through majority vote investigation and review, effective April 1, 2026.

North Carolina security systems businesses must upload company license applications to the Board's website, including officer criminal histories and ownership details, with sole proprietorships exempted from the requirement.

North Carolina cosmetic art schools face civil penalties ranging from $50 to $1,000 for violations including insufficient floor space, improper instruction ratios, unreported staff changes, and unapproved location or ownership transfers; rule readop…