North Carolina Administrative Code

21 NCAC 32B .1102 FEE History Note: Authority G.S. 90-6; 90-15.1; Eff. February 5, 2008; Repealed Eff. August 1, 2010.

21 NCAC 32B .1203 FEE History Note: Authority G.S. 90-6; 90-14; 90-15.1; Eff. February 5, 2008; Repealed August 1, 2010.

21 NCAC 32B .1207 TEN-YEAR QUALIFICATION History Note: Authority G.S. 90-6; 90-10; 90-14; 90-15.1; Eff. February 1, 2008; Repealed Eff. August 1, 2010.

section .1300 - general 21 NCAC 32B .1301 DEFINITIONS The following definitions apply to Rules within this Subchapter: (1) ABMS - American Board of Medical Specialties; (2) ACGME – Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; (3) AMA – American Medical Association; (4) A…

21 NCAC 32B .1302 SCOPE OF PRACTICE UNDER PHYSICIAN LICENSE A physician holding a Physician License may practice medicine and perform surgery in North Carolina. History Note: Authority G.S. 90-1.1; Eff. August 1, 2010; Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A rule is necessary without substan…

21 NCAC 32B .1303 APPLICATION FOR PHYSICIAN LICENSE (a) In order to obtain a physician license, an applicant shall: (1) submit a completed application, attesting under oath or affirmation that the information on the application is true and complete and authorizing the release to …

21 NCAC 32B .1350 reinstatement of physician license (a) "Reinstatement" is for a physician who has held a North Carolina license, but whose license either has been inactive for more than one year, or whose license became inactive as a result of disciplinary action (revocation or…

21 NCAC 32B .1360 REACTIVATION OF PHYSICIAN LICENSE (a) "Reactivation" applies to a physician who has held a physician license in North Carolina, and whose license has been inactive for up to one year except as set out in Rule .1704(e) of this Subchapter. Reactivation is not avai…

SECTION .1300 - GENERAL 21 NCAC 32B .1361 MILITARY RELOCATION LICENSE FOR PHYSICIAN SERVICEMEMBERS AND SPOUSES (a) A physician who meets the qualifications listed in this Rule and G.S. 90-12.02 may apply for a military relocation license for physician servicemembers and spouses. …

21 NCAC 32B .1370 REENTRY TO ACTIVE PRACTICE (a) An applicant for licensure who has not actively practiced or who has not maintained continued competency for the two-year period immediately preceding the filing of an application for a license shall complete a reentry agreement as…

Section .1400 – RESIDENT'S TRAINING LICENSE 21 NCAC 32B .1401 sCOPE OF PRACTICE UNDER RESIDENT'S TRAINING LICENSE A physician holding a limited license to practice in a medical education and training program may practice only within the confines of that program and under the supe…

21 NCAC 32B .1402 APPLICATION FOR RESIDENT'S TRAINING LICENSE (a) In order to obtain a Resident's Training License, an applicant shall: (1) submit a completed application, attesting under oath or affirmation that the information on the application is true and complete, and author…

SECTION .1500 – FACULTY LICENSE 21 NCAC 32B .1501 SCOPE OF PRACTICE UNDER MEDICAL SCHOOL FACULTY LICENSE A physician holding a Medical School Faculty License may practice only within the confines of the medical school or its affiliates. "Affiliates" means the primary medical scho…

21 NCAC 32B .1502 APPLICATION FOR MEDICAL SCHOOL FACULTY LICENSE (a) The Medical School Faculty License is limited to physicians who have expertise that can be used to help educate North Carolina medical students, post-graduate residents, and fellows but who do not meet the requi…

SECTION .1600 – SPECIAL PURPOSE LICENSE 21 NCAC 32B .1601 SCOPE OF PRACTICE UNDER SPECIAL PURPOSE LICENSE The Board may limit the physician's scope of practice under a Special Purpose License by geography, term, practice setting, and type of practice. History Note: Authority G.S.…

21 NCAC 32B .1602 SPECIAL PURPOSE LICENSE (a) The Special Purpose License is for physicians who wish to come to North Carolina for a limited time, scope and purpose, such as to demonstrate or learn a new technique, procedure or piece of equipment, or to educate physicians or medi…

SECTION .1700 – OTHER LICENSES 21 NCAC 32B .1701 SCOPE OF PRACTICE UNDER LIMITED VOLUNTEER LICENSE and retired limited volunteer license The holder of a Limited Volunteer License or a Retired Volunteer Limited License may practice medicine and surgery only at clinics that special…

21 NCAC 32B .1702 APPLICATION FOR LIMITED VOLUNTEER LICENSE (a) The Limited Volunteer License is available to physicians who hold an active license in a state or jurisdiction other than North Carolina, and who wish to volunteer at civilian indigent clinics. (b) In order to obtain…

21 NCAC 32B .1703 SCOPE OF PRACTICE UNDER RETIRED LIMITED VOLUNTEER LICENSE The holder of a Retired Limited Volunteer License may practice medicine and surgery only at clinics that specialize in the treatment of indigent patients, and may not receive any compensation for services…

21 NCAC 32B .1704 APPLICATION FOR RETIRED LIMITED VOLUNTEER LICENSE (a) The Retired Limited Volunteer License is available to physicians who have been licensed in North Carolina or another state or jurisdiction, have an inactive license, and who wish to volunteer at indigent clin…

21 NCAC 32B .1705 LIMITED PHYSICIAN LICENSE FOR DISASTERS AND EMERGENCIES History Note: Authority G.S. 90-12.5; Eff. August 1, 2010; Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. March 1, 2016; Expired Eff. May 1, 2026 pursuant G.S. 150B-2…

21 NCAC 32B .1706 PHYSICIAN PRACTICE AND LIMITED LICENSE FOR DISASTERS AND EMERGENCIES (a) The Board shall waive requirements for licensure in the circumstances set forth in G.S. 90-12.5. (b) There are two ways for physicians to practice under this Rule: (1) Hospital to Hospital …

21 NCAC 32B .1707 LIMITED LICENSE FOR DISASTERS AND EMERGENCIES for PHYSICIANS and physician assistants with inactive north Carolina licenses History Note: Authority G.S. 90-5.1(a)(3); 90-12.5; Emergency Adoption Eff. March 20, 2020; Temporary Adoption Eff. June 26, 2020; Tempora…

21 NCAC 32B .1708 COVID-19 DRUG PRESERVATION RULE History Note: Authority G.S. 90-5.1(a)(3); Emergency Adoption Eff. April 6, 2020; Temporary Adoption Eff. June 26, 2020; Eff. April 1, 2021; Repealed Eff. June 1, 2023.

section .1800 – reserved for future codification 21 NCAC 32B .1800 reserved for future codification

section .1900 – reserved for future codification 21 NCAC 32B .1900 reserved for future codification

SECTION .2000 – EXPEDITED APPLICATION FOR PHYSICIAN LICENSE 21 NCAC 32B .2001 EXPEDITED APPLICATION FOR PHYSICIAN LICENSE (a) A physician who meets the qualifications listed in this Rule may apply for a license on an expedited basis. (b) An applicant for an expedited physician li…

SUBCHAPTER 32C - PROFESSIONAL CORPORATIONS 21 NCAC 32C .0101 AUTHORITY AND DEFINITIONS History Note: Authority G.S. 55B-12; Eff. February 1, 1976; Amended Eff. December 1, 1985; Repealed Eff. May 1, 1989.

21 NCAC 32C .0102 NAME OF PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION The following requirements must be met regarding the name of a professional corporation to practice medicine: (1) The name shall not include any adjectives or other words not in accordance with ethical customs of the medical prof…

21 NCAC 32C .0103 PREREQUISITES FOR INCORPORATION (a) Before filing the articles of incorporation for a professional corporation with the Secretary of State, the incorporators shall file with the Board: (1) the properly executed original articles of incorporation; (2) a registrat…

21 NCAC 32C .0104 CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION A Certificate of Registration for a professional corporation shall remain effective until December 31 of each year. A Certificate of Registration may be renewed annually thereafter upon written application to the Board, certifying the…

21 NCAC 32C .0105 STOCK AND FINANCIAL MATTERS (a) The corporation may acquire and hold its own stock. (b) No person other than a licensee of the Board shall exercise any authority or influence over the practice of medicine as defined in Article 1 of Chapter 90. (c) Subject to the…

21 NCAC 32C .0106 CHARTER AMENDMENTS AND STOCK TRANSFERS The following provisions apply to all professional corporations to practice medicine: (1) An agent of the corporation shall ensure all changes to the articles of incorporation of the corporation are filed with the Board for…

21 NCAC 32C .0107 DOCUMENTS History Note: Authority G.S. 150B-11; Eff. February 1, 1976; Amended Eff. May 1, 1989; Repealed Eff. January 1, 2012.

21 NCAC 32C .0108 FEES The registration and renewal fees for a professional corporation shall be the maximum allowable amount under G.S. 55B-10 and 55B-11. History Note: Authority G.S. 55B-10; 55B-11; Eff. February 1, 1976; Amended Eff. January 1, 2012; May 1, 1989; Pursuant to G…

21 NCAC 32C .0109 REGISTRATION OF FOREIGN PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION (a) In addition to the other rules in this Subchapter, foreign professional corporations applying for a Certificate of Authority to Transact Business must meet the following requirements: (1) provide proof that sh…

21 NCAC 32F .0103 FEE History Note: Authority G.S. 90-12; 90-15.1; Eff. February 1, 1976; Amended Eff. December 1, 1995; October 1, 1994; November 1, 1991; May 1, 1989; Temporary Amendment Eff. November 25, 1996; Temporary Amendment Eff. November 25, 1996 expired on September 12,…

21 NCAC 32F .0104 FAILURE TO REGISTER History Note: Authority G.S. 90-15.1; Eff. February 1, 1976; Repealed Eff. September 1, 1979.

21 NCAC 32F .0105 FORMS History Note: Authority G.S. 90-15.1; Eff. February 1, 1976; Amended Eff. May 1, 1989; Expired Eff. April 1, 2016 pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A.

21 NCAC 32F .0106 WAIVER FOR LICENSEES SERVING ON ACTIVE DUTY IN THE ARMED SERVICES OF THE US The Board shall waive continuing education, payment of renewal and other fees, and any other requirements or conditions relating to the maintenance of licensure by an individual who is: …

SUBCHAPTER 32H - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT SECTION .0100 - GENERAL INFORMATION 21 NCAC 32H .0101 AUTHORITY: INTENT AND GOALS History Note: Authority G.S. 143-514; Eff. October 31, 1980; Amended Eff. April 1, 1993; May 1, 1989; May 1, 1988; Repealed Eff. Aug…

21 ncac 32H .0102 DEFINITIONS History Note: Authority G.S. 143-514; Eff. October 31, 1980; Amended Eff. August 1, 1998; August 1, 1996; July 1, 1996; April 1, 1993; May 1, 1989; May 1, 1988; Repealed Eff. April 1, 2003.

21 NCAC 32h .0203 APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS: EMERGENCY MEDICAL DISPATCHER PROGRAM History Note: Authority G.S. 143-514; Eff. July 15, 1996; Amended Eff. August 1, 1998; Repealed Eff. April 1, 2003.

21 NCAC 32H .0304 RESOURCE HOSPITAL History Note: Authority G.S. 143-514; Eff. October 31, 1980; Amended Eff. October 1, 1985; August 1, 1984; Repealed Eff. May 1, 1988.

21 ncac 32h .0405 ALS PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE IN THE PRESENCE OF A PHYSICIAN History Note: Authority G.S. 143-514; Eff. February 1, 1982; Amended Eff. August 1, 1998; April 1, 1993; May 1, 1989; May 1, 1988; October 1, 1985; Repealed Eff. April 1, 2003.

21 NCAC 32H .0406 EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN: ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE PERFORMANCE History Note: Authority G.S. 143-514; Eff. October 1, 1985; Amended Eff. August 1, 1996; April 1, 1993; October 1, 1991; October 1, 1990; March 1, 1990; Repealed Eff. August 1, 1998.

21 ncac 32h .0407 EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN-DEFIBRILLATION PERFORMANCE History Note: Authority G.S. 143-514; Eff. May 1, 1988; Amended Eff. August 1, 1998; August 1, 1996; April 1, 1993; May 1, 1989; Repealed Eff. April 1, 2003.

21 ncac 32h .0408 EMERGENCY MEDICAL DISPATCHER PERFORMANCE History Note: Authority G.S. 143-514; Eff. July 1, 1996; Amended Eff. August 1, 1998; August 1, 1996; Repealed Eff. April 1, 2003.

21 ncac 32h .0409 PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT OR NURSE PRACTITIONER PERFORMANCE History Note: Authority G.S. 143-514; Eff. August 1, 1996; Amended Eff. August 1, 1998; Repealed Eff. April 1, 2003.

21 NCAC 32H .0504 CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: EMT-ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE History Note: Authority G.S. 143-514; Eff. October 31, 1980; Amended Eff. August 1, 1996; April 1, 1993; May 1, 1989; May 1, 1988; October 1, 1985; Repealed Eff. August 1, 1998.