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Social Work Certification and Licensure Board
North CarolinaBoard of Pharmacy
North CarolinaEnvironmental Management Commission
North Carolina-
15A NCAC 02D .0401, 15A NCAC 02D .0402, 15A NCAC 02D .0400 — amend — Environmental Management Commission
Notice is hereby given in accordance with G.S. 150B-21.2 and G.S. 150B-21.3A(c)(2)g that the Environmental Management Commission intends to amend the rule ci...
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15A NCAC 02R .0102, 26 NCAC 05 .0110, 15A NCAC 02B .0101 — readopt without substantive changes — Environmental Management Commission
Pursuant to G.S. 150B- 21.3A(d)(2), 15A NCAC 02R rules shall be readopted by August 1, 2027. Proposed amendments for the readoption include minor updates to ...
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15A NCAC 02D .0101, 15A NCAC 02D .0103, 26 NCAC 05 .0110 — readopt with substantive changes — Environmental Management Commission
To receive comments on the proposed readoption of air quality rules in 15A NCAC 02D Sections .0100, .0200, .0300, .2000, and .2200 (Group 1), pursuant to the...
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Department of Insurance
North Carolina-
11 NCAC 10 .0313, 11 NCAC 10 .0104, 26 NCAC 05 .0110 — amend — Department of Insurance
To update and readopt rules as part of the required periodic review process pursuant to NCGS 150B-21.3A. Comments may be submitted to: Alisha Benjamin, 1201 ...
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11 NCAC 14 .0507, 11 NCAC 06A .0808, 11 NCAC 06A .0701 — adopt — Department of Insurance
Session Law 2026-48, Part lll, Section66 recentlyamendedG.S. 58-16-5,revising theconditions under which a foreign or alien insurance company may become licen...
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Medical Board
North CarolinaBoard of Examiners in Optometry
North Carolina-
21 NCAC 42B .0201, 21 NCAC 42B .0202, 21 NCAC 42B .0203 — readopt with substantive changes — Board of Examiners in Optometry
21 NCAC 42B .0201- Readoption; clarification 21 NCAC 42B .0202- Readoption 21 NCAC 42B .0203- Readoption 21 NCAC 42B .0303- Readoption 21 NCAC 42B .0304- Rea...
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21 NCAC 42A .0102, 21 NCAC 42B .0101, 26 NCAC 05 .0110 — readopt without substantive changes — Board of Examiners in Optometry
Readoption. Also, “carry out the purposes and” was stricken and the title changed because the language is arbitrary without defining “purpose”. 21 NCAC 42B ....
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21 NCAC 42A .0101, 26 NCAC 05 .0110 — readopt without substantive changes — Board of Examiners in Optometry
Readoption Comments may be submitted to: Janice Peterson, N.C. State BoardofExaminersinOptometry521YoppRoad,Suite214#444, Jacksonville, NC 28540; phone (910)...
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Interpreter and Transliterator Licensing Board
North CarolinaBoard of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors
North CarolinaDepartment of Labor
North Carolina-
13 NCAC 15 .0209, 13 NCAC 15 .0101, 13 NCAC 15 .0301 — adopt — Department of Labor
Notice is hereby given in accordance with G.S. 150B-21.2 and G.S. 150B-21.3A(c)(2)g. that the Department of Labor intends to adopt the rules cited as 13 NCAC...
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13 NCAC 19 .0101, 26 NCAC 05 .0110, 13 NCAC 19 .0102 — repeal — Department of Labor
The Department proposes to repeal these rules because the rules are not consistent with the timelines set in statute. Additionally, some rules are unnecessar...
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Pesticide Board
North CarolinaCoastal Resources Commission
North CarolinaState Board of Elections
North Carolina-
08 NCAC 21 .0605, 26 NCAC 05 .0110 — adopt — State Board of Elections
The proposed rule outlines what must be included in a political party exempt sales plan and the deadline for submission to the State Board of Elections for a...
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08 NCAC 21 .0206, 26 NCAC 05 .0110 — amend — State Board of Elections
Civil penalties for late campaign finance disclosure reports may be waived in whole or in part for good cause. See G.S. 163-278.34(d). The proposed amendment...
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08 NCAC 21 .0901, 08 NCAC 21 .0902, 08 NCAC 21 .0903 — adopt — State Board of Elections
Notice is hereby given in accordance with G.S. 150B-21.2that the State Board of Elections intends to adopt the rules cited as 08 NCAC 21 .0901-.0907. Link to...
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Licensing Board for General Contractors
North CarolinaAlcoholic Beverage Control Commission
North Carolina-
14B NCAC 15A .0101, 26 NCAC 05 .0110, 14B NCAC 15A .0102 — readopt with substantive changes — Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission
Mandatory review pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A Comments may be submitted to: Renee Metz, 400 East Tryon Road, Raleigh, NC 27610; phone (919) 948-7919; email ru...
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14B NCAC 15C .0608, 26 NCAC 05 .0110 — readopt with substantive changes — Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission
Mandatory Review pursuant to G.S. §150B-21.3A Comments may be submitted to: Renee Metz, 400 East Tryon Street, Raleigh, NC 27609; phone (919) 948-7919; email...
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14B NCAC 15C .0708, 26 NCAC 05 .0110, 14B NCAC 15C .0201 — readopt with substantive changes — Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission
Mandatory Review pursuant to GS 150B-21.3A Comments may be submitted to: Renee Metz, 400 East Tryon Street, Raleigh, NC 27609; phone (919) 948-7919; email ru...
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Irrigation Contractors' Licensing Board
North CarolinaBoard of Nursing
North Carolina-
21 NCAC 36 .0120, 26 NCAC 05 .0110, 21 NCAC 36 .0223 — amend — Board of Nursing
Notice is hereby given in accordance with G.S. 150B-21.2that the Board of Nursing intends to amend the rules cited as 21 NCAC 36 .0120, .0211, and .0218. Lin...
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21 NCAC 36 .0114, 21 NCAC 36 .0120, 26 NCAC 05 .0110 — adopt — Board of Nursing
Notice is hereby given in accordance with G.S. 150B-21.2that the Board of Nursing intends to adopt the rule cited as 21 NCAC 36 .0114, and amend the rules ci...
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Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission
North CarolinaOffice of the Commissioner of Banks
North CarolinaCode Officials Qualification Board
North CarolinaBoard of Dental Examiners
North Carolina-
21 NCAC 16X .0101, 26 NCAC 05 .0110 — amend — Board of Dental Examiners
In Session Law 2026-41, Section 38A.2, the legislature set forth the specific text required for amendments to this rule and directed the Board to adopt amend...
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21 NCAC 16Q .0404, 26 NCAC 05 .0110, 21 NCAC 16Q .0405 — amend — Board of Dental Examiners
The amendments would create a separate certification to administer IV moderate conscious sedation to pediatric patients, and also update the requirements to ...
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21 NCAC 16G .0110, 21 NCAC 16G .0101, 26 NCAC 05 .0110 — adopt — Board of Dental Examiners
The purpose of the proposed new rules and amendments to existing rules is to set forth the training requirements for dental hygienists to monitor administrat...
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Wildlife Resources Commission
North Carolina-
15A NCAC 10F .0354, 26 NCAC 05 .0110 — amend — Wildlife Resources Commission
The proposed amendments correct the name of the Grifton Boating Access Area on Contentnea Creek and add the Masons Landing Boating Access Area no-wake zone o...
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15A NCAC 10I .0103, 26 NCAC 05 .0110, 15A NCAC 10I .0104 — amend — Wildlife Resources Commission
The proposed amendments to the state listing include 19 changes to the 15A NCAC 10I – Endangered and Threatened Species rules for additions, removals, shifti...
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15A NCAC 10E .0201, 15A NCAC 10B .0203, 26 NCAC 05 .0110 — adopt — Wildlife Resources Commission
Notice is hereby given in accordance with G.S. 150B-21.2that the Wildlife Resources Commission intends to adopt the rules cited as 15A NCAC 10E .0201-.0203, ...
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Public Safety - State Bureau of Investigation
North CarolinaRadiation Protection Commission
North Carolina-
10A NCAC 15 .0501, 26 NCAC 05 .0110, 10 NCAC 03G .2600 — amend — Radiation Protection Commission
The rules in 10A NCAC 15 Sections .0500 and .0800 were readopted after periodic review and became effective October 1, 2025. The purpose of these 9 amendment...
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10A NCAC 15 .0611, 10A NCAC 15 .0603, 26 NCAC 05 .0110 — repeal — Radiation Protection Commission
Pursuant to G.S. 104E, 10A NCAC 15 establishes standards for the use of radioactive materials and radiation machines across North Carolina, while Section .06...
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Office of State Budget and Management
North CarolinaVeterinary Medical Board
North CarolinaBoard of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors
North Carolina-
21 NCAC 56 .0608, 21 NCAC 56 .0602, 26 NCAC 05 .0110 — repeal — Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors
The Board seeks to repeal 21 NCAC 56 .0608 because the education and experience requirements in subsection (a)(5) of the Rule will be in conflict with G.S. 8...
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21 NCAC 56 .0901, 26 NCAC 05 .0110, 21 NCAC 56 .1103 — amend — Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors
The Board seeks to amend 21 NCAC 56 .0901 to eliminate the resident professional requirement for in-state business entities and replace this position with a ...
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Board of Barber and Electrolysis Examiners
North CarolinaMarine Fisheries Commission
North CarolinaOther Agencies
North Carolina-
14B NCAC 16 .0301, 26 NCAC 05 .0110, 14B NCAC 16 .0705
The rule governing unarmed security guard and unarmed armored car guard registration transfers, .0705(d)and.1305(d), are being amended to require an online c...
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14B NCAC 16 .0707, 26 NCAC 05 .0110, 14B NCAC 16 .0904
The rule governing unarmed guard training, .0707, is being amended to limit all types of training to 35 students and the rule governing the renewal of a fire...
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Locksmith Licensing Board
North CarolinaReal Estate Commission
North CarolinaCommission of Navigation and Pilotage for the Cape Fear River and Bar
North CarolinaDepartment of the Secretary of State
North CarolinaCommission for Public Health
North CarolinaSheriffs' Education and Training Standards Commission
North Carolina-
12 NCAC 10B .2104, 26 NCAC 05 .0110, 12 NCAC 09B .0205 — amend — Sheriffs' Education and Training Standards Commission
12 NCAC 10B .2104 Annual Firearms Qualifications - This amendment provides additional details to the required annual firearms qualifications for authorized d...
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12 NCAC 10B .0204, 26 NCAC 05 .0110, 12 NCAC 10B .0300 — amend — Sheriffs' Education and Training Standards Commission
12 NCAC 10B.0204 Suspension: Revocation: or Denial of Certification - This amendment will add two additional grounds upon which the Commission may revoke, de...
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Board of Landscape Architects
North CarolinaChild Care Commission
North Carolina-
10A NCAC 09 .3208, 26 NCAC 05 .0110, 10A NCAC 09 .3209 — amend — Child Care Commission
This set of rule amendments is being submitted in order to align and clarify Quality Rating Improved System (QRIS) rules in response to recently enacted legi...
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10A NCAC 09 .2514, 10A NCAC 09 .2502, 26 NCAC 05 .0110 — adopt — Child Care Commission
Notice is hereby given in accordance with G.S. 150B-21.2that the Child Care Commission intends to adopt the rules cited as 10A NCAC 09 .2514, .2515, and amen...
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