North Carolina has not enacted a statewide flavored tobacco or flavored vape ban, and NCGS 14-313 does not authorize local governments to ban flavored tobacco products.
Unlike several states that have prohibited menthol cigarettes or flavored e-cigarettes, North Carolina law currently permits the sale of flavored tobacco and vapor products to adults 21 and older, subject to federal FDA premarket authorization rules. State preemption under NCGS 14-313 limits local authority to enact flavor-specific bans, though municipalities can use zoning and licensing in narrow ways. Federal rules from the FDA prohibit certain flavored cartridge-based e-cigarette products but exempt open-system vape liquids and disposable devices.
Selling flavored products that lack required FDA marketing authorization can result in federal enforcement and seizure; state-level enforcement focuses on age compliance.
Cary, NC
Cary regulates amplified music under the general noise ordinance. Sound permits available for events. N.C.G.S. §14-288.4 applies to unreasonable disturbances.
Cary, NC
Cary Code of Ordinances Chapter 22, Division 2 prohibits unreasonably loud, disturbing noises that annoy, disturb, or endanger citizens. The ordinance restri...
Cary, NC
Cary regulates construction noise through its general noise ordinance (Chapter 22). Construction activity near residential areas should be confined to reason...
Cary, NC
Cary's noise ordinance covers barking dogs under the general prohibition on disturbing noises. Persistently barking dogs that disturb neighbors may result in...
Cary, NC
Cary's Land Development Ordinance restricts parking of RVs, boats, and trailers in residential areas. These vehicles typically must be stored in rear or side...
Cary, NC
Cary restricts parking of commercial vehicles in residential zones. Large commercial vehicles, semi-trucks, and heavy equipment may not be stored in resident...
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