North Carolina has no statewide plastic bag ban or fee, and a former Outer Banks plastic bag ban was repealed in 2017, leaving most local bag regulation preempted in practice.
From 2010 to 2017 the coastal counties of Dare, Hyde, and Currituck operated under a statewide-mandated plastic bag ban for large retailers. The North Carolina General Assembly repealed that ban effective December 1, 2017. There is currently no statewide ban, fee, or mandate on single-use plastic carryout bags in North Carolina, and the state has not granted general authority to municipalities to impose plastic bag bans, leaving any local effort vulnerable to legal challenge. Retailers can voluntarily adopt reusable-bag programs.
There are no statewide penalties tied to plastic bag distribution; local ordinances attempting bans may be challenged as unauthorized.
Wilmington, NC
Wilmington permits construction from 7 AM to 7 PM on weekdays and 8 AM to 5 PM on Saturdays. Sunday construction in residential areas is restricted.
Wilmington, NC
Wilmington regulates noise under Chapter 10, Article IV of the City Code. Unreasonable noise that disturbs the peace is prohibited with stricter enforcement ...
Wilmington, NC
Wilmington regulates RV and boat storage in residential areas. Vehicles must be stored properly and not create a nuisance.
Wilmington, NC
Wilmington regulates on-street parking through posted signs and general ordinances. Vehicles must be registered and may not remain in the same spot for exten...
Wilmington, NC
Wilmington restricts large commercial vehicles in residential zones. Semi-trucks and heavy equipment may not be stored in residential areas.
Wilmington, NC
Wilmington generally does not require building permits for standard residential fences up to 6 feet. Fences must comply with zoning requirements.
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