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Chapter 90
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Article 1 - Practice of Medicine.
G.S. 90-1
§ 90-1. North Carolina Medical Society incorporated.
G.S. 90-1.1
§ 90-1.1. Definitions.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-2
§ 90-2. Medical Board.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-2.1
§ 90-2.1: Repealed by Session Laws 2007-346, s. 3, effective October 1, 2007.
G.S. 90-3
§ 90-3. Review Panel recommends certain Board members; criteria for recommendations.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-4
§ 90-4. Board elects officers; quorum.
G.S. 90-5
§ 90-5. Meetings of Board.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-5.1
§ 90-5.1. Powers and duties of the Board.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-5.2
§ 90-5.2. Board to collect and publish certain data.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-5.3
§ 90-5.3. Reporting and publication of medical judgments, awards, payments, and settlements.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-5.4
§ 90-5.4. Duty to report.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-6
§ 90-6: Recodified as G.S. 90-8.1 and G.S. 90-8.2, by Session Laws 2007-346, s. 7, effective October 1, 2007.
G.S. 90-7
§ 90-7: Repealed by Session Laws 2019-191, s. 9, effective October 1, 2019.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-8
§ 90-8. Officers may administer oaths, and subpoena witnesses, records and other materials.
G.S. 90-8.1
§ 90-8.1. Rules governing applicants for licensure.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-8.2
§ 90-8.2. Appointment of subcommittees.
G.S. 90-9
§ 90-9: Repealed by Session Laws 2007-418, s. 2, effective October 1, 2007.
G.S. 90-9.1
§ 90-9.1. Requirements for licensure as a physician under this Article.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-9.2
§ 90-9.2. Requirements for graduates of international medical schools.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-9.3
§ 90-9.3. Requirements for licensure as a physician assistant.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-9.4
§ 90-9.4. Requirements for licensure as an anesthesiologist assistant.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-9.5
§ 90-9.5. Inactive licenses.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-10
§ 90-10: Repealed by Session Laws 2007-418, s. 2, effective October 1, 2007.
G.S. 90-10.1
§ 90-10.1. Examinations accepted by the Board.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-11
§ 90-11. Criminal background checks.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-12
§ 90-12: Repealed by Session Laws 2007-346, s. 12, effective October 1, 2007.
G.S. 90-12.01
§ 90-12.01. Limited license to practice in a medical education and training program.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-12.1
§ 90-12.1: Recodified as G.S. 90-12.4, by Session Laws 2007-346, s. 7, effective October 1, 2007.
G.S. 90-12.1A
§ 90-12.1A. Limited volunteer license.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-12.1B
§ 90-12.1B. Retired limited volunteer license.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-12.2
§ 90-12.2: Recodified as G.S. 90-12.5, by Session Laws 2007-346, s. 7, effective October 1, 2007.
G.S. 90-12.2A
§ 90-12.2A. Special purpose license.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-12.3
§ 90-12.3. Medical school faculty license.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-12.4
§ 90-12.4. Physician assistant limited volunteer license.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-12.4A
§ 90-12.4A. Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 90-12.4B
§ 90-12.4B. Physician Assistant retired limited volunteer license.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-12.5
§ 90-12.5. Disasters and emergencies.
G.S. 90-12.7
§ 90-12.7. Treatment of overdose with opioid antagonist; immunity.
G.S. 90-13
§ 90-13: Repealed by Session Laws 2007-418, s. 2, effective October 1, 2007.
G.S. 90-13.1
§ 90-13.1. License fees.
G.S. 90-13.2
§ 90-13.2. Registration every year with Board.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-13.3
§ 90-13.3. Salaries, fees, expenses of the Board.
G.S. 90-14
§ 90-14. Disciplinary Authority.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-14.1
§ 90-14.1. Judicial review of Board's decision denying issuance of a license.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-14.2
§ 90-14.2. Hearing before disciplinary action.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-14.3
§ 90-14.3. Service of notices.
G.S. 90-14.4
§ 90-14.4: Repealed by Session Laws 2007-346, s. 17, effective October 1, 2007.
G.S. 90-14.5
§ 90-14.5. Use of recommended decisions; appointment of hearing officers.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-14.6
§ 90-14.6. Evidence admissible.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-14.7
§ 90-14.7. Procedure where person fails to request or appear for hearing.
G.S. 90-14.8
§ 90-14.8. Appeal from Board's decision taking disciplinary action on a license.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-14.9
§ 90-14.9. Appeal bond; stay of Board order.
G.S. 90-14.10
§ 90-14.10. Scope of review.
G.S. 90-14.11
§ 90-14.11. Appeal; appeal bond.
G.S. 90-14.12
§ 90-14.12. Injunctions.
G.S. 90-14.13
§ 90-14.13. Reports of disciplinary action by health care institutions; reports of professional liability insurance awards or settlements; immunity from liability.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-15
§ 90-15: Recodified as G.S. 90-13.1, by Session Laws 2007-346, s. 7, effective October 1, 2007.
G.S. 90-15.1
§ 90-15.1: Recodified as G.S. 90-13.2, by Session Laws 2007-346, s. 7, effective October 1, 2007.
G.S. 90-16
§ 90-16. Self-reporting requirements; confidentiality of Board investigative information; cooperation with law enforcement; patient protection; Board to keep public records.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-17
§ 90-17. Repealed by Session Laws 1967, c. 691, s. 59.
G.S. 90-18
§ 90-18. Practicing without license; penalties.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-18.1
§ 90-18.1. Limitations on physician assistants.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-18.2
§ 90-18.2. Limitations on nurse practitioners.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-18.2A
§ 90-18.2A. Physician assistants receiving, prescribing, or dispensing prescription drugs without charge or fee.
G.S. 90-18.3
§ 90-18.3. Medical or physical examination by nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-18.4
§ 90-18.4. Limitations on clinical pharmacist practitioners.
G.S. 90-18.5
§ 90-18.5. Limitations on anesthesiologist assistants.
G.S. 90-18.6
§ 90-18.6. Requirements for certain nicotine replacement therapy programs.
G.S. 90-18.7
§ 90-18.7: Repealed by Session Laws 2019-191, s. 38, effective October 1, 2019.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-19 through 90-20
§§ 90-19 through 90-20. Repealed by Session Laws 1967, c. 691, s. 59.
G.S. 90-21
§ 90-21: Repealed by Session Laws 2007-346, s. 26, effective October 1, 2007.
Article 1A - Treatment of Minors.
G.S. 90-21.1
§ 90-21.1. When physician may treat minor without consent of parent, guardian or person in loco parentis.
G.S. 90-21.2
§ 90-21.2. "Treatment" defined.
G.S. 90-21.3
§ 90-21.3. Performance of surgery on minor; obtaining second opinion as to necessity.
G.S. 90-21.4
§ 90-21.4. Responsibility, liability and immunity of physicians.
G.S. 90-21.5
§ 90-21.5. Minor's consent sufficient for certain medical health services.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-21.6
§ 90-21.6. Definitions.
G.S. 90-21.7
§ 90-21.7. Parental consent required.
G.S. 90-21.8
§ 90-21.8. Procedure for waiver of parental consent.
G.S. 90-21.9
§ 90-21.9. Medical emergency exception.
G.S. 90-21.10
§ 90-21.10. Penalty.
Article 1B - Medical Malpractice Actions.
G.S. 90-21.11
§ 90-21.11. Definitions.
G.S. 90-21.12
§ 90-21.12. Standard of health care.
G.S. 90-21.12A
§ 90-21.12A. Nonresident physicians.
G.S. 90-21.13
§ 90-21.13. Informed consent to health care treatment or procedure.
G.S. 90-21.14
§ 90-21.14. First aid or emergency treatment; liability limitation.
G.S. 90-21.15
§ 90-21.15. Emergency treatment using automated external defibrillator; immunity.
G.S. 90-21.15A
§ 90-21.15A. Emergency treatment using epinephrine auto-injector; immunity.
G.S. 90-21.16
§ 90-21.16. Volunteer health care professionals; liability limitation.
G.S. 90-21.17
§ 90-21.17. Portable do not resuscitate order and Medical Order for Scope of Treatment.
G.S. 90-21.18
§ 90-21.18. Medical directors; liability limitation.
G.S. 90-21.19
§ 90-21.19. Liability limit for noneconomic damages.
G.S. 90-21.19A
§ 90-21.19A: Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 90-21.19B
§ 90-21.19B. Verdicts and awards of damages in medical malpractice actions; form.
Article 1C - Physicians and Hospital Reports.
G.S. 90-21.20
§ 90-21.20. Reporting by physicians and hospitals of wounds, injuries and illnesses.
G.S. 90-21.20A
§ 90-21.20A. Reporting by physicians of pilots' mental or physical disabilities or infirmities.
G.S. 90-21.20B
§ 90-21.20B. Access to and disclosure of medical information for certain purposes.
G.S. 90-21.21
§ 90-21.21: Repealed by Session Laws 1979, c. 529, s. 1.
Article 1D - Health Program for Medical Professionals.
G.S. 90-21.22
§ 90-21.22. Health program for medical professionals.
G.S. 90-21.22A
§ 90-21.22A. Medical review and quality assurance committees.
G.S. 90-21.23
§ 90-21.23. Election by State.
Article 1E - Certificate of Public Advantage.
G.S. 90-21.24
§§ 90-21.24 through 90-21.36: Repealed by Session Laws 2015-288, s. 4, as amended by Session Laws 2016-94, s. 12G.4(a), effective September 30, 2016.
G.S. 90-21.35
§§ 90-21.24 through 90-21.36: Repealed by Session Laws 2015-288, s. 4, as amended by Session Laws 2016-94, s. 12G.4(a), effective September 30, 2016.
G.S. 90-21.36
§§ 90-21.24 through 90-21.36: Repealed by Session Laws 2015-288, s. 4, as amended by Session Laws 2016-94, s. 12G.4(a), effective September 30, 2016.
G.S. 90-21.37 through 90-21.40
§§ 90-21.37 through 90-21.40. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 1F - Psychotherapy Patient/Client Sexual Exploitation Act.
G.S. 90-21.41
§ 90-21.41. Definitions.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-21.42
§ 90-21.42. Action for sexual exploitation.
G.S. 90-21.43
§ 90-21.43. Remedies.
G.S. 90-21.44
§ 90-21.44. Scope of discovery.
G.S. 90-21.45
§ 90-21.45. Admissibility of evidence of sexual history.
G.S. 90-21.46
§ 90-21.46. Prohibited defense.
G.S. 90-21.47
§ 90-21.47. Statute of limitations.
G.S. 90-21.48
§ 90-21.48. Agreements to not pursue complaint before licensing entity void.
G.S. 90-21.49
§ 90-21.49. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 1G - Health Care Liability.
G.S. 90-21.50
§ 90-21.50. Definitions.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-21.51
§ 90-21.51. Duty to exercise ordinary care; liability for damages for harm.
G.S. 90-21.52
§ 90-21.52. No liability under this Article on the part of an employer or employer group organization that purchases coverage or assumes risk on behalf of its employees or a physician or health care provider; liability of State Health Plan under State Tort Claims Act.
G.S. 90-21.53
§ 90-21.53. Separate trial required.
G.S. 90-21.54
§ 90-21.54. Exhaustion of administrative remedies and appeals.
G.S. 90-21.55
§ 90-21.55. External review decision.
G.S. 90-21.56
§ 90-21.56. Remedies.
Article 1H - Voluntary Arbitration of Negligent Health Care Claims.
G.S. 90-21.60
§ 90-21.60. Voluntary arbitration; prior agreements to arbitration void.
G.S. 90-21.61
§ 90-21.61. Requirements for submitting to arbitration.
G.S. 90-21.62
§ 90-21.62. Selection of arbitrator.
G.S. 90-21.63
§ 90-21.63. Witnesses; discovery; depositions; subpoenas.
G.S. 90-21.64
§ 90-21.64. Time limitations for arbitration.
G.S. 90-21.65
§ 90-21.65. Written decision by arbitration.
G.S. 90-21.66
§ 90-21.66. Judgment by court.
G.S. 90-21.67
§ 90-21.67. Retention of jurisdiction by court.
G.S. 90-21.68
§ 90-21.68. Appeal of arbitrator's decision.
G.S. 90-21.69
§ 90-21.69. Revised Uniform Arbitration Act not applicable.
Article 1I - Woman's Right to Know Act.
G.S. 90-21.80
§ 90-21.80. Short title.
G.S. 90-21.81
§ 90-21.81. Definitions.
G.S. 90-21.82
§ 90-21.82. Informed consent to abortion.
G.S. 90-21.83
§ 90-21.83. Printed information required.
G.S. 90-21.84
§ 90-21.84. Internet Web site.
G.S. 90-21.85
§ 90-21.85. Display of real-time view requirement.
G.S. 90-21.86
§ 90-21.86. Procedure in case of medical emergency.
G.S. 90-21.87
§ 90-21.87. Informed consent for a minor.
G.S. 90-21.88
§ 90-21.88. Civil remedies.
G.S. 90-21.89
§ 90-21.89. Protection of privacy in court proceedings.
G.S. 90-21.90
§ 90-21.90. Assurance of informed consent.
G.S. 90-21.91
§ 90-21.91. Assurance that consent is freely given.
G.S. 90-21.92
§ 90-21.92. Severability.
Article 1J - Voluntary Health Care Services Act.
G.S. 90-21.100
§ 90-21.100. Short title.
G.S. 90-21.101
§ 90-21.101. Findings.
G.S. 90-21.102
§ 90-21.102. Definitions.
G.S. 90-21.103
§ 90-21.103. Limitation on duration of voluntary health care services.
G.S. 90-21.104
§ 90-21.104. Registration, reporting, and record-keeping requirements.
G.S. 90-21.105
§ 90-21.105. Department and licensure boards to review licensure status of volunteers.
G.S. 90-21.106
§ 90-21.106. On-site requirements.
G.S. 90-21.107
§ 90-21.107. Additional licensure not required for certain volunteers.
G.S. 90-21.108
§ 90-21.108. Immunity from civil liability for acts or omissions.
Article 1K - Certain Abortions Prohibited.
G.S. 90-21.120
§ 90-21.120. Definitions.
G.S. 90-21.121
§ 90-21.121. Sex-selective abortion prohibited.
G.S. 90-21.122
§ 90-21.122. Civil remedies.
G.S. 90-21.123
§ 90-21.123. Protection of privacy in court proceedings.
Article 1L - Emergency or Disaster Treatment Protection Act.
G.S. 90-21.130
§ 90-21.130. Short title.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-21.131
§ 90-21.131. Purpose.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-21.132
§ 90-21.132. Definitions.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-21.133
§ 90-21.133. Immunity.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-21.134
§ 90-21.134. Severability.
Modified by:
Article 2 - Dentistry.
G.S. 90-22
§ 90-22. Practice of dentistry regulated in public interest; Article liberally construed; Board of Dental Examiners; composition; qualifications and terms of members; vacancies; nominations and elections; compensation; expenditures by Board.
G.S. 90-23
§ 90-23. Officers; common seal.
G.S. 90-24
§ 90-24. Quorum; adjourned meetings.
G.S. 90-25
§ 90-25. Records and transcripts.
G.S. 90-26
§ 90-26. Annual and special meetings.
G.S. 90-27
§ 90-27. Judicial powers; additional data for records.
G.S. 90-28
§ 90-28. Bylaws and regulations; acquisition of property.
G.S. 90-28.5
§ 90-28.5. Disasters and emergencies.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-29
§ 90-29. Necessity for license; dentistry defined; exemptions.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-29.1
§ 90-29.1. Extraoral services performed for dentists.
G.S. 90-29.2
§ 90-29.2. Requirements in respect to written work orders; penalty.
G.S. 90-29.3
§ 90-29.3. Provisional license.
G.S. 90-29.4
§ 90-29.4. Intern permit.
G.S. 90-29.5
§ 90-29.5. Instructor's license.
G.S. 90-30
§ 90-30. Examination and licensing of applicants; qualifications; causes for refusal to grant license; void licenses.
G.S. 90-30.1
§ 90-30.1. Standards for general anesthesia and enteral and parenteral sedation; fees authorized.
G.S. 90-31
§ 90-31. Annual renewal of licenses.
G.S. 90-31.1
§ 90-31.1. Continuing education courses required.
G.S. 90-32
§ 90-32. Contents of original license.
G.S. 90-33
§ 90-33. Displaying license and current certificate of renewal.
G.S. 90-34
§ 90-34. Refusal to grant renewal of license.
G.S. 90-35
§ 90-35. Duplicate licenses.
G.S. 90-36
§ 90-36. Licensing practitioners of other states.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-37
§ 90-37. Certificate issued to dentist moving out of State.
G.S. 90-37.1
§ 90-37.1. Limited volunteer dental license.
G.S. 90-37.2
§ 90-37.2. Temporary permits for volunteer dentists.
G.S. 90-38
§ 90-38. Licensing former dentists who have moved back into State or resumed practice.
G.S. 90-39
§ 90-39. Fees.
G.S. 90-40
§ 90-40. Unauthorized practice; penalty.
G.S. 90-40.1
§ 90-40.1. Enjoining unlawful acts.
G.S. 90-40.2
§ 90-40.2. Management arrangements.
G.S. 90-41
§ 90-41. Disciplinary action.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-41.1
§ 90-41.1. Hearings.
G.S. 90-42
§ 90-42. Restoration of revoked license.
G.S. 90-43
§ 90-43. Compensation and expenses of Board.
G.S. 90-44
§ 90-44. Annual report of Board.
G.S. 90-45
§ 90-45. Repealed by Session Laws 1967, c. 218, s. 4.
G.S. 90-46
§ 90-46. Filling prescriptions.
G.S. 90-47
§ 90-47. Repealed by Session Laws 1979, 2nd Sess., c. 1195, s. 13.
G.S. 90-48
§ 90-48. Rules and regulations of Board; violation a misdemeanor.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-48.1
§ 90-48.1. Free choice by patient guaranteed.
G.S. 90-48.2
§ 90-48.2. Board agreements with special peer review organizations for impaired dentists.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-48.3
§ 90-48.3. Board authority to include impaired dental hygienists in programs developed for impaired dentists.
G.S. 90-48.4 through 90-48.6
§§ 90-48.4 through 90-48.6. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 2A - Dental Peer Review Protection Act.
G.S. 90-48.7
§ 90-48.7. Title.
G.S. 90-48.8
§ 90-48.8. Immunity of a member.
G.S. 90-48.9
§ 90-48.9. Immunity of witnesses before dental peer review committee.
G.S. 90-48.10
§ 90-48.10. Confidentiality of review organization's proceedings and records.
G.S. 90-48.11
§ 90-48.11. No limitation on previous privileges and immunities.
Article 3 - The Licensing of Mouth Hygienists to Teach and Practice Mouth Hygiene in Public Institutions.
G.S. 90-49 through 90-52
§§ 90-49 through 90-52. Repealed by Session Laws 1945, c. 639, s. 14.
Article 4 - Pharmacy.
G.S. 90-53 through 90-75
§§ 90-53 through 90-75. Recodified as §§ 90-85.2 to 90-85.26, 90-85.32 to 90-85.40.
G.S. 90-76
§ 90-76. Repealed by Session Laws 1979, c. 1017, s. 1, effective January 1, 1980.
G.S. 90-76.1 through 90-76.5
§§ 90-76.1 through 90-76.5. Recodified as §§ 90-85.27 to 90-85.31 pursuant to Session Laws 1981 (Regular Session, 1982), c. 1188, s. 3, effective July 1, 1982.
G.S. 90-76.6
§ 90-76.6. Repealed by Session Laws 1981 (Regular Session, 1982), c. 1188, s. 4, effective July 1, 1982.
G.S. 90-77 through 90-80.1
§§ 90-77 through 90-80.1. Repealed by Session Laws 1981 (Regular Session, 1982), c. 1188, s. 5, effective July 1, 1982.
G.S. 90-81 through 90-85
§§ 90-81 through 90-85. Repealed by Session Laws 1955, c. 1330, s. 8.
G.S. 90-85.1
§ 90-85.1. Repealed by Session Laws 1981 (Regular Session, 1982), c. 1188, s.5.
Article 4A - North Carolina Pharmacy Practice Act.
G.S. 90-85.2
§ 90-85.2. Legislative findings.
G.S. 90-85.3
§ 90-85.3. Definitions.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-85.3A
§ 90-85.3A. Practice of pharmacy.
G.S. 90-85.4
§ 90-85.4. North Carolina Pharmaceutical Association.
G.S. 90-85.5
§ 90-85.5. Objective of Pharmaceutical Association.
G.S. 90-85.6
§ 90-85.6. Board of Pharmacy; creation; membership; qualification of members.
G.S. 90-85.7
§ 90-85.7. Board of Pharmacy; selection; vacancies; commission; term; per diem; removal.
G.S. 90-85.8
§ 90-85.8. Organization.
G.S. 90-85.9
§ 90-85.9. Meetings.
G.S. 90-85.10
§ 90-85.10. Employees; Executive Director.
G.S. 90-85.11
§ 90-85.11. Compensation of employees.
G.S. 90-85.11A
§ 90-85.11A. Acquisition of real property; equipment; liability insurance.
G.S. 90-85.12
§ 90-85.12. Executive Director to make investigations and prosecute.
G.S. 90-85.13
§ 90-85.13. Approval of schools and colleges of pharmacy.
G.S. 90-85.14
§ 90-85.14. Practical experience program.
G.S. 90-85.15
§ 90-85.15. Application, qualifications, and criminal record check for licensure as a pharmacist; prerequisites.
G.S. 90-85.15A
§ 90-85.15A. Pharmacy technicians.
G.S. 90-85.15B
§ 90-85.15B. Immunizing pharmacists.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-85.16
§ 90-85.16. Examination.
G.S. 90-85.17
§ 90-85.17. License renewal.
G.S. 90-85.18
§ 90-85.18. Approval of continuing education programs.
G.S. 90-85.19
§ 90-85.19. Reinstatement.
G.S. 90-85.20
§ 90-85.20. Licensure without examination.
G.S. 90-85.21
§ 90-85.21. Pharmacy permit.
G.S. 90-85.21A
§ 90-85.21A. Applicability to out-of-state operations.
G.S. 90-85.21B
§ 90-85.21B. Unlawful practice of pharmacy.
G.S. 90-85.21C
§ 90-85.21C. Pharmacy permit exemption for dispensing and delivery of home renal products.
G.S. 90-85.21D
§ 90-85.21D. Dialysis facilities as designated agents to receive home medications for patients with renal failure.
G.S. 90-85.22
§ 90-85.22. Device and medical equipment permits; exemptions.
G.S. 90-85.23
§ 90-85.23. License and permit to be displayed.
G.S. 90-85.24
§ 90-85.24. Fees collectible by Board.
G.S. 90-85.25
§ 90-85.25. Disasters and emergencies.
G.S. 90-85.26
§ 90-85.26. Prescription orders preserved.
G.S. 90-85.26A
§ 90-85.26A. Clinical pharmacist practitioners subcommittee.
G.S. 90-85.27
§ 90-85.27. Definitions.
G.S. 90-85.28
§ 90-85.28. Selection by pharmacists permissible; prescriber may permit or prohibit selection; price limit on selected drugs; communication of dispensed biological products under specified circumstances.
G.S. 90-85.29
§ 90-85.29. Prescription label.
G.S. 90-85.30
§ 90-85.30. Prescription record.
G.S. 90-85.31
§ 90-85.31. Prescriber and pharmacist liability not extended.
G.S. 90-85.32
§ 90-85.32. Rules pertaining to filling, refilling, transfer, and mail or common-carrier delivery of prescription orders.
G.S. 90-85.33
§ 90-85.33. Unit dose medication systems.
G.S. 90-85.34
§ 90-85.34. Unique pharmacy practice.
G.S. 90-85.34A
§ 90-85.34A. Public health pharmacy practice.
G.S. 90-85.35
§ 90-85.35. Availability of patient records.
G.S. 90-85.36
§ 90-85.36. Availability of pharmacy records.
G.S. 90-85.37
§ 90-85.37. Embargo.
G.S. 90-85.38
§ 90-85.38. Disciplinary authority.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-85.39
§ 90-85.39. Injunctive authority.
G.S. 90-85.40
§ 90-85.40. Violations.
G.S. 90-85.41
§ 90-85.41. Board agreements with special peer review organizations for impaired pharmacy personnel.
G.S. 90-85.44
§ 90-85.44. Drug, Supplies, and Medical Device Repository Program established.
Modified by:
Article 4B - Pharmacy Quality Assurance Protection Act.
G.S. 90-85.45
§ 90-85.45. Legislative intent.
G.S. 90-85.46
§ 90-85.46. Definitions.
G.S. 90-85.47
§ 90-85.47. Pharmacy quality assurance program required; limited liability; discovery.
Article 4C - Pharmacy Audit Rights.
G.S. 90-85.50
§ 90-85.50. Declaration of pharmacy rights during audit.
G.S. 90-85.51
§ 90-85.51. Mandatory appeals process.
G.S. 90-85.52
§ 90-85.52. Pharmacy audit recoupments.
G.S. 90-85.53
§ 90-85.53. Applicability.
Article 5 - North Carolina Controlled Substances Act.
G.S. 90-86
§ 90-86. Title of Article.
G.S. 90-87
§ 90-87. Definitions.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-88
§ 90-88. Authority to control.
G.S. 90-89
§ 90-89. Schedule I controlled substances.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-89.1
§ 90-89.1. Treatment of controlled substance analogues.
G.S. 90-90
§ 90-90. Schedule II controlled substances.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-91
§ 90-91. Schedule III controlled substances.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-92
§ 90-92. Schedule IV controlled substances.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-93
§ 90-93. Schedule V controlled substances.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-94
§ 90-94. Schedule VI controlled substances.
G.S. 90-94.1
§ 90-94.1. Exemption for use or possession of hemp extract.
G.S. 90-95
§ 90-95. Violations; penalties.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-95.1
§ 90-95.1. Continuing criminal enterprise.
G.S. 90-95.2
§ 90-95.2. Cooperation between law-enforcement agencies.
G.S. 90-95.3
§ 90-95.3. Restitution to law-enforcement agencies for undercover purchases; restitution for drug analyses; restitution for seizure and cleanup of clandestine laboratories.
G.S. 90-95.4
§ 90-95.4. Employing or intentionally using minor to commit a drug law violation.
G.S. 90-95.5
§ 90-95.5. Civil liability – employing a minor to commit a drug offense.
G.S. 90-95.6
§ 90-95.6. Promoting drug sales by a minor.
G.S. 90-95.7
§ 90-95.7. Participating in a drug violation by a minor.
G.S. 90-96
§ 90-96. Conditional discharge for first offense.
G.S. 90-96.01
§ 90-96.01. Drug education schools; responsibilities of the Department of Health and Human Services; fees.
G.S. 90-96.1
§ 90-96.1. Immunity from prosecution for minors.
G.S. 90-96.2
§ 90-96.2. Drug-related overdose treatment; limited immunity.
G.S. 90-97
§ 90-97. Other penalties.
G.S. 90-98
§ 90-98. Attempt and conspiracy; penalties.
G.S. 90-99
§ 90-99. Republishing of schedules.
G.S. 90-100
§ 90-100. Rules.
G.S. 90-101
§ 90-101. Annual registration and fee to engage in listed activities with controlled substances; effect of registration; exceptions; waiver; inspection.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-102
§ 90-102. Additional provisions as to registration.
G.S. 90-102.1
§ 90-102.1. Registration of persons requiring limited use of controlled substances for training purposes in certain businesses.
G.S. 90-103
§ 90-103. Revocation or suspension of registration.
G.S. 90-104
§ 90-104. Records of registrants or practitioners.
G.S. 90-105
§ 90-105. Order forms.
G.S. 90-106
§ 90-106. Prescriptions and labeling.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-106.1
§ 90-106.1. Photo ID requirement for Schedule II controlled substances.
G.S. 90-106.2
§ 90-106.2: Recodified as G.S. 90-12.7 by Session Laws 2016-17, s. 1, effective June 20, 2016.
G.S. 90-106.3
§ 90-106.3. Disposal of residual pain prescriptions following death of hospice or palliative care patient.
G.S. 90-107
§ 90-107. Prescriptions, stocks, etc., open to inspection by officials.
G.S. 90-107.1
§ 90-107.1. Certified diversion investigator access to prescription records.
G.S. 90-108
§ 90-108. Prohibited acts; penalties.
G.S. 90-109
§ 90-109. Licensing required.
G.S. 90-109.1
§ 90-109.1. Treatment.
G.S. 90-110
§ 90-110. Injunctions.
G.S. 90-111
§ 90-111. Cooperative arrangements.
G.S. 90-112
§ 90-112. Forfeitures.
G.S. 90-112.1
§ 90-112.1. Remission or mitigation of forfeitures; possession pending trial.
G.S. 90-113
§ 90-113. Repealed by Session Laws 1973, c. 540, s. 7.
G.S. 90-113.1
§ 90-113.1. Burden of proof; liabilities.
G.S. 90-113.2
§ 90-113.2. Judicial review.
G.S. 90-113.3
§ 90-113.3. Education and research.
G.S. 90-113.4
§ 90-113.4. Repealed by Session Laws 1981, c. 500, s. 2, effective October 1, 1981.
G.S. 90-113.4A
§ 90-113.4A: Repealed by Session Laws 1989, c. 784, s. 4.
G.S. 90-113.5
§ 90-113.5. State Board of Pharmacy, State Bureau of Investigation and peace officers to enforce Article.
G.S. 90-113.6
§ 90-113.6. Payments and advances.
G.S. 90-113.7
§ 90-113.7. Pending proceedings.
G.S. 90-113.8
§ 90-113.8. Continuation of regulations.
Article 5A - North Carolina Toxic Vapors Act.
G.S. 90-113.8A
§ 90-113.8A. Title.
G.S. 90-113.9
§ 90-113.9. Definitions.
G.S. 90-113.10
§ 90-113.10. Inhaling fumes for purpose of causing intoxication.
G.S. 90-113.10A
§ 90-113.10A. Alcohol vaporizing devices prohibited.
G.S. 90-113.11
§ 90-113.11. Possession of substances.
G.S. 90-113.12
§ 90-113.12. Sale of substance.
G.S. 90-113.13
§ 90-113.13. Violation a misdemeanor.
G.S. 90-113.14
§ 90-113.14. Conditional discharge for first offenses.
G.S. 90-113.15 through 90-113.19
§§ 90-113.15 through 90-113.19. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 5B - Drug Paraphernalia.
G.S. 90-113.20
§ 90-113.20. Title.
G.S. 90-113.21
§ 90-113.21. General provisions.
G.S. 90-113.22
§ 90-113.22. Possession of drug paraphernalia.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-113.22A
§ 90-113.22A. Possession of marijuana drug paraphernalia.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-113.23
§ 90-113.23. Manufacture or delivery of drug paraphernalia.
G.S. 90-113.24
§ 90-113.24. Advertisement of drug paraphernalia.
G.S. 90-113.27
§ 90-113.27. Needle and hypodermic syringe exchange programs authorized; limited immunity.
Modified by:
Article 5C - North Carolina Substance Use Disorder Professional Practice Act.
G.S. 90-113.30
§ 90-113.30. Declaration of purpose.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-113.31
§ 90-113.31: Repealed by Session Laws 2005-431, s. 1, effective September 22, 2005.
G.S. 90-113.31A
§ 90-113.31A. Definitions.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-113.31B
§ 90-113.31B. Scope of practice.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-113.32
§ 90-113.32. Board; composition; voting.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-113.33
§ 90-113.33. Board; powers and duties.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-113.33A
§ 90-113.33A. Officers may administer oaths, and subpoena witnesses, records, and other materials.
G.S. 90-113.34
§ 90-113.34. Records to be kept; copies of records.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-113.35
§ 90-113.35. Disposition of funds.
G.S. 90-113.36
§ 90-113.36. Credentials.
G.S. 90-113.37
§ 90-113.37: Repealed by Session Laws 2005-431, s. 1, effective September 22, 2005.
G.S. 90-113.37A
§ 90-113.37A. Renewal of credential; lapse.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-113.38
§ 90-113.38. Maximums for certain fees.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-113.39
§ 90-113.39. Standards for credentials.
G.S. 90-113.40
§ 90-113.40. Requirements for certification and licensure.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-113.40A
§ 90-113.40A. Requirements for registration.
G.S. 90-113.40B
§ 90-113.40B. Applicant supervision.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-113.41
§ 90-113.41. Examination.
G.S. 90-113.41A
§ 90-113.41A. Deemed status.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-113.41B
§ 90-113.41B. Change of name or address.
G.S. 90-113.42
§ 90-113.42. Violations; exemptions.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-113.43
§ 90-113.43. Illegal practice; misdemeanor penalty.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-113.44
§ 90-113.44. Grounds for disciplinary action.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-113.45
§ 90-113.45. Enjoining illegal practices.
G.S. 90-113.46
§ 90-113.46. Application of requirements of Article.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-113.46A
§ 90-113.46A. Criminal history record checks of applicants for registration, certification, or licensure.
G.S. 90-113.47
§ 90-113.47. Repealed by Session Laws 1999-199, s. 3.1.
Article 5D - Control of Methamphetamine Precursors.
G.S. 90-113.50
§ 90-113.50. Title.
G.S. 90-113.51
§ 90-113.51. Definitions.
G.S. 90-113.52
§ 90-113.52. Pseudoephedrine: restrictions on sales.
G.S. 90-113.52A
§ 90-113.52A. Electronic record keeping.
G.S. 90-113.53
§ 90-113.53. Pseudoephedrine transaction limits.
G.S. 90-113.54
§ 90-113.54. Posting of signs.
G.S. 90-113.55
§ 90-113.55. Training of employees.
G.S. 90-113.56
§ 90-113.56. Penalties.
G.S. 90-113.57
§ 90-113.57. Immunity.
G.S. 90-113.58
§ 90-113.58. Commission authority to control pseudoephedrine products.
G.S. 90-113.59
§ 90-113.59. Commission development of employee training programs.
G.S. 90-113.60
§ 90-113.60. Preemption.
G.S. 90-113.61
§ 90-113.61. Regulation of pseudoephedrine products in the form of liquids, liquid capsules, gel capsules, and pediatric products.
G.S. 90-113.64
§ 90-113.64. SBI annual report.
Modified by:
Article 5E - North Carolina Controlled Substances Reporting System Act.
G.S. 90-113.70
§ 90-113.70. Short title.
G.S. 90-113.71
§ 90-113.71. Legislative findings and purpose.
G.S. 90-113.72
§ 90-113.72. Definitions.
G.S. 90-113.73
§ 90-113.73. Requirements for controlled substances reporting system; civil penalties for failure to properly report.
G.S. 90-113.73A
§ 90-113.73A. Expand monitoring capacity; report.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-113.74
§ 90-113.74. Confidentiality.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-113.74A
§ 90-113.74A. Mandatory prescriber registration for access to controlled substances reporting system (See editor's note for contingency).
G.S. 90-113.74B
§ 90-113.74B. Mandatory dispenser registration for access to controlled substances reporting system; exception.
G.S. 90-113.74C
§ 90-113.74C. Practitioner use of controlled substances reporting system; mandatory reporting of violations.
G.S. 90-113.74D
§ 90-113.74D. Dispenser use of controlled substances reporting system.
G.S. 90-113.74E
§ 90-113.74E. Certification of diversion investigators and diversion supervisors.
G.S. 90-113.75
§ 90-113.75. Civil penalties; other remedies; immunity from liability.
G.S. 90-113.75A
§ 90-113.75A. Creation of Controlled Substances Reporting System Fund.
G.S. 90-113.75B
§ 90-113.75B. Annual report to General Assembly and licensing boards.
G.S. 90-113.75E
§ 90-113.75E. Opioid and Prescription Drug Abuse Advisory Committee; statewide strategic plan.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-113.76
§ 90-113.76. Commission for Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services to adopt rules.
Article 5F - Control of Potential Drug Paraphernalia Products.
G.S. 90-113.80
§ 90-113.80. Title.
G.S. 90-113.81
§ 90-113.81. Definitions.
G.S. 90-113.82
§ 90-113.82. Glass tubes or splitters; restrictions on sales.
G.S. 90-113.83
§ 90-113.83. Penalties.
G.S. 90-113.84
§ 90-113.84. Immunity.
Article 5G - Epilepsy Alternative Treatment Act.
G.S. 90-113.100
§ 90-113.100. (Repealed effective July 1, 2021) Short title.
G.S. 90-113.101
§ 90-113.101. (Repealed effective July 1, 2021) Definitions.
G.S. 90-113.102
§ 90-113.102. (Repealed effective July 1, 2021) Intractable Epilepsy Alternative Treatment database; departmental duties.
G.S. 90-113.103
§§ 90-113.103, 90-113.104: Repealed by Session Laws 2015-154, ss. 5, 6, effective July 16, 2015.
G.S. 90-113.104
§§ 90-113.103, 90-113.104: Repealed by Session Laws 2015-154, ss. 5, 6, effective July 16, 2015.
G.S. 90-113.105
§ 90-113.105. (Repealed effective July 1, 2021) Immunity for neurologists; confidentiality.
G.S. 90-113.106
§ 90-113.106. (Repealed effective July 1, 2021) Rule making.
Article 6 - Optometry.
G.S. 90-114
§ 90-114. Optometry defined.
G.S. 90-115
§ 90-115. Practice without registration unlawful.
G.S. 90-115.1
§ 90-115.1. Acts not constituting the unlawful practice of optometry.
G.S. 90-116
§ 90-116. Board of Examiners in Optometry.
G.S. 90-117
§ 90-117. Officers; common seal.
G.S. 90-117.1
§ 90-117.1. Quorum; adjourned meetings.
G.S. 90-117.2
§ 90-117.2. Records and transcripts.
G.S. 90-117.3
§ 90-117.3. Annual and special meetings.
G.S. 90-117.4
§ 90-117.4. Judicial powers; additional data for records.
G.S. 90-117.5
§ 90-117.5. Bylaws and regulations.
G.S. 90-118
§ 90-118. Examination and licensing of applicants; qualifications; causes for refusal to grant license; void licenses; educational requirements for prescription and use of pharmaceutical agents.
G.S. 90-118.1
§ 90-118.1. Contents of original license.
G.S. 90-118.2
§ 90-118.2. Displaying license and current certificate of renewal.
G.S. 90-118.3
§ 90-118.3. Refusal to grant renewal of license.
G.S. 90-118.4
§ 90-118.4. Duplicate licenses.
G.S. 90-118.5
§ 90-118.5. Licensing practitioners of other states.
G.S. 90-118.6
§ 90-118.6. Certificate issued to optometrist moving out of State.
G.S. 90-118.7
§ 90-118.7. Licensing former optometrists who have moved back into State or resumed practice.
G.S. 90-118.8 through 90-118.9
§§ 90-118.8 through 90-118.9. Repealed by Session Laws 1981, c. 811, ss. 4, 5.
G.S. 90-118.10
§ 90-118.10. Annual renewal of licenses.
G.S. 90-118.11
§ 90-118.11. Unauthorized practice; penalty for violation of Article.
G.S. 90-119
§ 90-119. Persons in practice before passage of statute.
G.S. 90-120 through 90-121
§§ 90-120 through 90-121. Repealed by Session Laws 1973, c. 800, ss. 19, 20.
G.S. 90-121.1
§ 90-121.1. Board may enjoin illegal practices.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-121.2
§ 90-121.2. Rules and regulations; discipline, suspension, revocation and regrant of certificate.
G.S. 90-121.3
§ 90-121.3. Hearings.
G.S. 90-121.4
§ 90-121.4. Restoration of revoked license.
G.S. 90-121.5
§ 90-121.5. Confidentiality of investigative information; cooperation with law enforcement; self-reporting requirements.
G.S. 90-121.6
§ 90-121.6. Reporting and publication of judgments, awards, payments, and settlements.
G.S. 90-122
§ 90-122. Compensation and expenses of Board.
G.S. 90-123
§ 90-123. Fees.
G.S. 90-123.1
§ 90-123.1. Continuing education courses required.
G.S. 90-124
§ 90-124. Rules and regulations of Board; violation a misdemeanor.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-125
§ 90-125. Practicing under other than own name or as a salaried or commissioned employee.
G.S. 90-126 through 90-126.1
§§ 90-126 through 90-126.1. Repealed by Session Laws 1973, c. 800, s. 26.
G.S. 90-127
§ 90-127. Application of Article.
G.S. 90-127.1
§ 90-127.1. Free choice by patient guaranteed.
G.S. 90-127.2
§ 90-127.2. Filling prescriptions.
G.S. 90-127.3
§ 90-127.3. Copy of prescription furnished on request.
G.S. 90-128
§ 90-128: Repealed by Session Laws 1973, c. 800, s. 26.
Article 6A - Optometry Peer Review.
G.S. 90-128.1
§ 90-128.1. Peer review agreements.
G.S. 90-128.2 through 90-128.6
§§ 90-128.2 through 90-128.6. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 7 - Osteopathy.
Article 8 - Chiropractic.
G.S. 90-139
§ 90-139. Creation and membership of Board of Examiners.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-140
§ 90-140. Selection of chiropractic members of Board.
G.S. 90-141
§ 90-141. Organization; quorum.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-142
§ 90-142. Rules and regulations.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-142.1
§ 90-142.1. Supervised training programs authorized.
G.S. 90-143
§ 90-143. Definitions of chiropractic; examinations; educational requirements.
G.S. 90-143.1
§ 90-143.1. Applicants licensed in other states.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-143.2
§ 90-143.2. Certification of diagnostic imaging technicians.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-143.3
§ 90-143.3. Criminal record checks of applicants for licensure.
G.S. 90-143.4
§ 90-143.4. Chiropractic clinical assistants; certification of competency.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-144
§ 90-144. Meetings of Board of Examiners.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-145
§ 90-145. Grant of license.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-146
§ 90-146. Graduates from other states.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-147
§ 90-147. Practice without license a misdemeanor; injunctions.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-148
§ 90-148. Records of Board.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-149
§ 90-149. Application fee.
G.S. 90-150
§ 90-150. Repealed by Session Laws 1967, c. 218, s. 4.
G.S. 90-151
§ 90-151. Extent and limitation of license.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-151.1
§ 90-151.1. Selling nutritional supplements to patients.
G.S. 90-152
§ 90-152. Repealed by Session Laws 1967, c. 691, s. 59.
G.S. 90-153
§ 90-153. Licensed chiropractors may practice in public hospitals.
G.S. 90-154
§ 90-154. Grounds for professional discipline.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-154.1
§ 90-154.1. Collection of certain fees prohibited.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-154.2
§ 90-154.2. Unethical conduct.
G.S. 90-154.3
§ 90-154.3. Acceptable care in the practice of chiropractic.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-154.4
§ 90-154.4. Enticements prohibited.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-155
§ 90-155. Annual fee for renewal of license.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-156
§ 90-156. Pay of Board and authorized expenditures.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-157
§ 90-157. Chiropractors subject to State and municipal regulations.
G.S. 90-157.1
§ 90-157.1. Free choice by patient guaranteed.
G.S. 90-157.2
§ 90-157.2. Chiropractor as expert witness.
G.S. 90-157.3
§ 90-157.3. Ownership of chiropractic practices limited.
Article 9 - Nurse Practice Act.
G.S. 90-158 through 90-171.18
§§ 90-158 through 90-171.18: Recodified as §§ 90-171.19 through 90-171.47.
Article 9A - Nursing Practice Act.
G.S. 90-171.19
§ 90-171.19. Legislative findings.
G.S. 90-171.20
§ 90-171.20. Definitions.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-171.21
§ 90-171.21. Board of Nursing; composition; selection; vacancies; qualifications; term of office; compensation.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-171.22
§ 90-171.22. Officers.
G.S. 90-171.23
§ 90-171.23. Duties, powers, and meetings.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-171.24
§ 90-171.24. Executive director.
G.S. 90-171.25
§ 90-171.25. Custody and use of funds.
G.S. 90-171.26
§ 90-171.26. The Board may accept contributions, etc.
G.S. 90-171.27
§ 90-171.27. Expenses payable from fees collected by Board.
G.S. 90-171.28
§ 90-171.28. Nurses registered under previous law.
G.S. 90-171.29
§ 90-171.29. Qualifications of applicants for examination.
G.S. 90-171.30
§ 90-171.30. Licensure by examination.
G.S. 90-171.31
§ 90-171.31. Reexamination.
G.S. 90-171.32
§ 90-171.32. Qualifications for license as a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse without examination.
G.S. 90-171.33
§ 90-171.33. Temporary license.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-171.34
§ 90-171.34. Licensure renewal.
G.S. 90-171.35
§ 90-171.35. Reinstatement.
G.S. 90-171.36
§ 90-171.36. Inactive list.
G.S. 90-171.36A
§ 90-171.36A. Retired nurse status; reinstatement.
G.S. 90-171.37
§ 90-171.37. Disciplinary authority.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-171.37A
§ 90-171.37A. Use of hearing committee and depositions.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-171.37B
§ 90-171.37B. Appeal from Board's disciplinary action of licensee.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-171.37C
§ 90-171.37C. Confidentiality of Board investigative information; Board to keep public records; cooperation with law enforcement; self-reporting requirements; patient protection.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-171.37D
§ 90-171.37D. Service of notices.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-171.38
§ 90-171.38. Standards for nursing programs.
G.S. 90-171.39
§ 90-171.39. Approval.
Modified by:
G.S. 90-171.40
§ 90-171.40. Ongoing approval.
Modified by: