Business Licensing & Operations in Lincoln County, NC (2026)
3 rules for unincorporated Lincoln County, North Carolina.
Verified from official government sources
Adult Entertainment
Lincoln County does not license or zone sexually oriented businesses in a standalone ordinance; instead, Lincoln County Code § 114.01 bars any business establishment frequented by minors from publicly displaying sexually explicit material unless it is shielded behind an opaque screen showing only the title. The rule applies countywide but not inside Lincolnton.
Sexually Explicit Material Display, Lincoln County
Some RestrictionsLincoln County Code § 114.01(C), (D), (F)
(C) It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly place on public display sexually explicit material in any business establishment frequented by minors or where minors are or may be invited as a part of the general public. However, the sexually explicit material may be displayed on any shelf, rack, stand, or ledge which has an opaque screen or border of sufficient height so that only the tit...
Secondhand Dealers
Cash converters, dealers and secondary metals recyclers operating in unincorporated Lincoln County must keep the transaction records state law requires in electronic form and report them straight to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office.
Secondhand Dealer Recordkeeping, Lincoln County NC
Significant RestrictionsLincoln County Code §§ 113.24, 113.25
§ 113.24 DEALERS. ... (A) Dealers shall keep the records required by G.S. § 66-410 in an electronic format and shall file such records electronically in a manner authorized by the Lincoln County Sheriffs Office. (B) Penalties. Every person, firm, or corporation, their guests or employees, who shall knowingly violate any of the provisions of this part, shall, on conviction thereof, be deemed...
Pawnbrokers
Pawnbrokers operating in unincorporated Lincoln County need a county license, a $5,000 bond, and must cap interest at 2% a month plus scheduled fees, record every pawn ticket, and hold pledged goods at least 48 hours before resale.
Pawnbroker Licensing, Lincoln County NC
Significant RestrictionsLincoln County Code §§ 113.03, 113.06, 113.10
§ 113.03 LICENSE REQUIRED. ... It is unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to establish or conduct a business of pawnbroker unless the person, firm, or corporation has procured a license to conduct business in compliance with the requirements of G.S. Ch. 66, Art. 45. ... § 113.06 PAWNBROKER FEES; INTEREST RATES. (A) No pawnbroker shall demand or receive an effective rate of interest g...
All Lincoln County ordinances
See every category we cover for Lincoln County: parking, noise, fences, fires, animals, pools, and more.
Lincoln County Ordinance Hub →