North Carolina Laws & Regulations
The information contained on this website is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice on any matter. The Information constitutes general information of applicable administrative regulation and/or laws related to general topics in the arena of controlled substance misuse and abuse and may not reflect current legal developments and updates. Please refer to your state legislature for any potential changes.
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North Carolina Administrative Code (NCAC)
North Carolina General Statutes (NCGS)
North Carolina Advertising/Marketing Information
- NCGS Sec. 90‑113.24 – Advertisement of drug paraphernalia.
- NCGS Sec. 90‑113.151 – Truth in marketing.
- NCGS Sec. 106‑121 – Definitions and general consideration.
- NCGS Sec. 106‑122 – Certain acts prohibited
- NCGS Sec. 106‑138 – False advertising
- NCMB Position Statement: 8.3.1 – Advertising and Publicity
North Carolina Child Safety Information
- NCGS Sec. 7B‑101 – Definitions.
- NCGS Sec. 90-95.4 – Employing or intentionally using minor to commit a drug law violation.
- NCGS Sec. 90-95.5 – Civil liability – employing a minor to commit a drug offense.
- NCGS Sec. 90-95.6 – Promoting drug sales by a minor.
- NCGS Sec. 90-95.7 – Participating in a drug violation by a minor.
North Carolina Compounding Information
- NCAC Sec. 46 .2801 – Compounding
- NCGS Chapter 90 – Article 4A – North Carolina Pharmacy Practice Act
- NCGS Sec. 90‑85.3 – Definitions.
- State and Federal Pharmacy Law Applicable to Walk-In IV Therapy Clinics (2024)
North Carolina Coroner/Medical Examiner Information
- NCGS Chapter 130A – Article 16 – Postmortem Investigation and Disposition
- NCGS Chapter 152 – Coroners
- CDC – North Carolina Coroner/Medical Examiner Laws
North Carolina Drug Checking Information (Test Strips)
- NCGS Chapter 90 – Article 5B – Drug Paraphernalia
North Carolina Drug Cleanup Information (Methamphetamine & Fentanyl Labs)
- NCGS Sec. 90‑95.3 – Restitution to law‑enforcement agencies for undercover purchases; restitution for drug analyses; restitution for seizure and cleanup of clandestine laboratories.
- NCGS Sec. 130A‑284 – Decontamination of property used for the manufacture of methamphetamine.
North Carolina Drug Court Information
- NCGS Chapter 7A – Article 62 – Local Judicially Managed Accountability and Recovery Court Act
- NCGS Sec. 7A‑802 – Exemption from Article
- NCGS Chapter 7B – Article 17 – Screening of Delinquency, Undisciplined, and Vulnerable Complaints
North Carolina Drug Free Workplace Information
- NO SPECIFIC STATE INFORMATION IDENTIFIED
North Carolina Drugged Driving Information
- NCGS Sec. 20‑138.1 – Impaired driving.
- NCGS Sec. 20‑138.2 – Impaired driving in commercial vehicle.
- NCGS Sec. 20‑138.3 – Driving by person less than 21 years old after consuming alcohol or drugs
- NCGS Sec. 20‑138.5 – Habitual impaired driving
North Carolina Drug Violations Information
- NCGS Sec. 14‑17 – Murder in the first and second degree defined; punishment.
- NCGS Chapter 90 – Article 5 – North Carolina Controlled Substances Act
North Carolina Electronic Prescribing Information
- NCGS Sec. 90‑106 – Prescriptions and labeling
North Carolina First Responder Deflection Program(s) Information
- NCGS Sec. 7B‑1706 – Diversion plans and referral.
North Carolina 911 – Good Samaritan Information
- NCGS Sec. 90-12.7 – Treatment of overdose with opioid antagonist; immunity.
- NCGS Sec. 90‑96.2 – Drug‑related overdose treatment; limited immunity
North Carolina Medical Marijuana, Recreational Marijuana & CBD Information
- Marijuana possession for recreational purposes remains illegal in the state. Possessing any amount of marijuana, regardless of quantity, is considered a criminal offense and can result in misdemeanor charges.
- 2023-2024 HB 563 – Hemp-Derived Consumables/Con Sub Changes (Pending)
- NCGS Sec. 90‑87 – Definitions.
- NCGS Sec. 90‑94 – Schedule VI controlled substances.
- NCGS Sec. 90‑94.1 – Exemption for use or possession of hemp extract.
- NCGS Sec. 90‑95 – Violations; penalties
- State and Federal Pharmacy Law Applicable to Walk-In IV Therapy Clinics (2024)
North Carolina Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Information
- 10A NCAC 27G – Rules for Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Facilities and Services.
- NCGS Sec. 90‑109.1 – Treatment.
- NCGS Chapter 90 – Article 5 – North Carolina Controlled Substances Act
- NCGS Chapter 90 – Article 5C – North Carolina Substance Use Disorder Professional Practice Act
- NCGS Chapter 122C – Article 2 – Licensure of Facilities for Individuals With Mental Health Disorders, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Use Disorders.
- State and Federal Pharmacy Law Applicable to Walk-In IV Therapy Clinics (2024)
North Carolina Naloxone Information
- NCGS Sec. 90-12.7 – Treatment of overdose with opioid antagonist; immunity.
- NCGS Sec. 90‑90 – Schedule II controlled substances.
- NCGS Sec. 90‑96.2 – Drug‑related overdose treatment; limited immunity
North Carolina Needle Exchange Programs (NEP) & Syringe Services programs (SSP) Information
- NCGS Chapter 90 – Article 5B – Drug Paraphernalia
- NCGS Sec. 90‑113.27 – Needle and hypodermic syringe exchange programs authorized; limited immunity
North Carolina Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS), Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal (NOWS) Information
- NO STATE SPECIFIC PROGRAMS OR INFORMATION IDENTIFIED (SEE USA PROGRAMS/LAWS FOR INFORMATION)
- NCDHHS – Infant Plan of Safe Care – Executive Summary (2017)
North Carolina Opioid Litigation Proceeds Information
- NO STATE SPECIFIC PROGRAMS OR INFORMATION IDENTIFIED
North Carolina Overdose Prevention Centers (OPC), Supervised Consumption Sites (SCS), Supervised Injection Facilities (SIF) Information
- NO STATE SPECIFIC PROGRAMS OR INFORMATION IDENTIFIED (SEE USA PROGRAMS/LAWS FOR INFORMATION)
North Carolina Overdose Surveillance/Reporting Information
- NCGS Sec.90‑113.75E – Opioid and Prescription Drug Abuse Advisory Committee; statewide strategic plan.
North Carolina Pain Management Information
- NCGS Chapter 90 – Article 5 – North Carolina Controlled Substances Act
- NCGS Chapter 90 – Article 5C – North Carolina Substance Use Disorder Professional Practice Act
- NCDHHS – Opioid Information For Providers
- NCMD Position Statement 4.1.3: Policy for the Use of Opioids for the Treatment of Pain
North Carolina Pill Press & Counterfeit Medication Information
- NCGS Sec. 90‑95 – Violations; penalties
- NCGS Sec. 106‑122 – Certain acts prohibited
- NCGS Sec. 90‑108 – Prohibited acts; penalties.
- Session Law 2023-15/Senate Bill 206 – Stop Counterfeit Pills Act – Signed by Governor 5/19/2023
North Carolina Prescription Drug Drop-Off Information
- NCGS Sec. 90‑106.3 – Disposal of residual pain prescriptions following death of hospice or palliative care patient.
North Carolina Prescription Drug Importation Information
- NO STATE SPECIFIC PROGRAMS OR INFORMATION IDENTIFIED (SEE USA PROGRAMS/LAWS FOR INFORMATION)
North Carolina Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Information
- NCGS Chapter 90 – Article 5E – North Carolina Controlled Substances Reporting System Act.
North Carolina Precursor Chemicals/Including Pseudoephedrine Information
- NCGS Chapter 90 – Article 5D – Control of Methamphetamine Precursors
North Carolina Prison/Jail Program(s) Information
- NO STATE SPECIFIC PROGRAMS OR INFORMATION IDENTIFIED (SEE USA PROGRAMS/LAWS FOR INFORMATION)
North Carolina School Programs/ Information
- NCGS Sec. 90‑96.01 – Drug education schools; responsibilities of the Department of Health and Human Services; fees.
- NCGS Sec. 115C‑105.57 – Center for Safer Schools.
- 2023-2024 HB 999 – Healthy and Safe Students in Every School.
North Carolina Sober Living Homes/Recovery Residence Information
North Carolina Substance Abuse Services Information
- NCGS Chapter 90 – Article 5C – North Carolina Substance Use Disorder Professional Practice Act
- NCGS Chapter 122C – Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Act of 1985
North Carolina Telemedicine/Telehealth Information
- NCGS Chapter 90 – Medicine and Allied Occupations
- 2023 NCHA Legislative Brief – Telehealth
- NCMB Position Statement 5.1.4: Telemedicine
Last Updated – 8/22/2024
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