North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission

Proposed Regulations

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has the authority, granted by the Legislature, to create regulations called “rules” which although not state law,have the force of law.  The complete set of rules under the power of the Commission can be found here. The handout From Proposal to Regulation describes the Commission's rule-making procedures. Below is a list of the rules the Commission is currently proposing to change, a description of each and avenues for comment. The procedure for subjecting a proposed rule to legislative review is located below the table. 
We welcome your feedback. Comments may be sent to regulations@ncwildlife.org.

15A NCAC 10H .0900 Game Bird Propagators

15A NCAC 10H  Section .0900   -  The rules in this Section are part of the 2016 periodic review. All subsections include technical and terminology changes that clarify requirements, establish standard language, and provide consistency throughout the Section. 

Rule Documents: Rule Text (PDF)  


How to Submit a Comment: Written Comments can be sent to Rule-making Coordinator, 1701 Mail Service Center,  Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1701 or emailed to regulations@ncwildlife.org.   

Public Hearings: A public hearing for the proposed amendments will be held on June 19, 2019 at 10:00 am at WRC headquarters, 1751 Varsity Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606.  

Comment Period: The public comment period closes on August 2, 2019.

15A NCAC 10H .1100 Furbearer Propagation

15A NCAC 10H  Section .1100   -  The rules in this Section are part of the 2016 periodic review. All subsections include technical and terminology changes that clarify requirements, establish standard language, and provide consistency throughout the Section. Sections .1102 - License Authorization; .1103 Posting and Display of License; .1105 - Sanitation and Care; and .1108 - Inspections are proposed for repeal. The substantive portions of these sections have been combined with the remaining sections.  

Rule Documents: Rule Text (PDF) 
 
 
How to Submit a Comment: Written Comments can be sent to Rule-making Coordinator, 1701 Mail Service Center,  Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1701 or emailed to regulations@ncwildlife.org    
 
Public Hearings: A public hearing for the proposed amendments will be held on June 19, 2019 at 10:00 am at WRC headquarters, 1751 Varsity Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606.  

Comment Period: The public comment period closes on August 2, 2019. 

15A NCAC 10H .1300 Reptiles and Amphibians

15A NCAC 10H  Section .1300   -  The rules in this Section are part of the 2016 periodic review. Proposed changes include technical changes for clarity and consistency as well as the removal of terrapins from titles and rule text in order to accurately reflect native turtles. 
 
Rule Documents: Rule Text (PDF) 
 
 
How to Submit a Comment: Written Comments can be sent to Rule-making Coordinator, 1701 Mail Service Center,  Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1701 or emailed to regulations@ncwildlife.org    
 
Public Hearings: A public hearing for the proposed amendments will be held on June 19, 2019 at 10:00 am at WRC headquarters, 1751 Varsity Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606.  

Comment Period: The public comment period closes on August 2, 2019.

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Subjecting a Proposed Rule to Legislative Review 

If an objection is not resolved prior to the adoption of the rule,a person may also submit written objections to the Rules Review Commission. If the Rules Review Commission receives written and signed objections in accordance with G.S.150B-21.3(b2) from 10 or more persons clearly requesting review by the legislature and the Rules Review Commission approves the rule, the rule will become effective as provided in G.S.150B-21.3(b1). The  Rules Review Commission will receive written objections until 5:00 p.m. on the day following the day the Rules Review Commission approves the rule. The Rules Review Commission will receive those objections by mail, delivery service, hand delivery, or facsimile transmission.If you have any further questions concerning the submission of objections to the Rules Review Commission, please call a staff attorney at 919-431-3000.