North Carolina Administrative Code

07 NCAC 14A .0102 CONSTRUCTION History Note: Authority G.S. 113-264(a); Eff. February 1, 1976; Transferred w/change from T15.12E Eff. August 1, 1982; Repealed Eff. October 1, 1984; Transferred from 15A NCAC 22A .0102 Eff. April 1, 2017.

07 NCAC 14A .0105 ENFORCEMENT History Note: Authority G.S. 113-264(a); Eff. February 1, 1976; Legislative Objection Lodged Eff. July 20, 1982; Transferred w/change from T15.12E Eff. August 1, 1982; Curative Repeal Eff. August 23, 1982; Transferred from 15A NCAC 22A .0105 Eff. Apr…

SUBCHAPTER 14B - GENERAL PROVISIONS SECTION .0100 - PRESERVATION OF THE ZOO 07 NCAC 14B .0101 ANIMALS: FLOWERS: PLANTS: MINERALS No one except a Zoo employee or agent acting in performance of his duties may remove, destroy or injure any animal or plant owned or controlled by the …

07 NCAC 14B .0102 BUILDINGS: SIGNS: AND STRUCTURES No one except a Zoo employee or agent acting in performance of his duties shall injure, disturb or destroy any part of any Zoo area, including any building, sign, equipment, or other property. History Note: Authority G.S. 143B-13…

SECTION .0200 - REFUSE AND RUBBISH 07 NCAC 14B .0201 DISPOSAL OF REFUSE: GARBAGE: ETC. History Note: Authority G.S. 113-264(a); Eff. February 1, 1976; Transferred w/change from T15.12E Eff. August 1, 1982; Repealed Eff. October 1, 1984; Transferred from 15A NCAC 22B .0201 Eff. Ap…

07 NCAC 14B .0202 POLLUTION OF WATERS Bathing or washing is prohibited except in lavatory facilities and for their designed uses, and except by Zoo employees or agents in the performance of their duties. History Note: Authority G.S. 143B-135.204(a); Eff. February 1, 1976; Transfe…

SECTION .0300 - TRAFFIC AND PARKING 07 NCAC 14B .0301 VEHICLES WHERE PROHIBITED History Note: Authority G.S. 113-264(a); Eff. February 1, 1976; Transferred w/change from T15.12E Eff. August 1, 1982; Repealed Eff. October 1, 1984; Transferred from 15A NCAC 22B .0301 Eff. April 1, …

07 NCAC 14B .0302 PARKING An owner or driver shall not cause or permit a vehicle to stand anywhere in any park outside of designated parking spaces, except for a reasonable time in order to receive or discharge passengers. History Note: Authority G.S. 143B-135.204(a); Eff. Februa…

07 NCAC 14B .0303 OBSTRUCTING TRAFFIC History Note: Authority G.S. 113-264(a); Eff. February 1, 1976; Transferred w/change from T15.12E Eff. August 1, 1982; Repealed Eff. October 1, 1984; Transferred from 15A NCAC 22B .0303 Eff. April 1, 2017.

07 NCAC 14B .0304 SPEED LIMIT A rate of speed in excess of 25 miles per hour, or in excess of the posted speed is prohibited. History Note: Authority G.S. 143B-135.204(a); Eff. February 1, 1976; Transferred w/change from T15.12E Eff. August 1, 1982; Transferred from 15A NCAC 22B …

SECTION .0400 - FIREARMS: FIRES: ETC. 07 NCAC 14B .0401 FIREARMS No one, except Zoo employees designated by the Director or his or her designated representative, law enforcement officials with jurisdictional authority, or other persons as defined in G.S. 14-269(b) and G.S. 14-415…

07 NCAC 14B .0402 EXPLOSIVES A person shall not have in the Zoo any pyrotechnics or cap pistols. History Note: Authority G.S. 143B-135.204(a); Eff. February 1, 1976; Transferred w/change from T15.12E Eff. August 1, 1982; Amended Eff. October 1, 1984; Transferred from 15A NCAC 22B…

07 NCAC 14B .0403 Smoking and fires (a) Smoking, vaping, or the use of similar devices or materials is prohibited on Zoo property except where designated through posted signage. (b) Starting or maintaining a fire on Zoo property is prohibited except as part of an organized Zoo pr…

07 NCAC 14B .0404 Smoking History Note: Authority G.S. 143B-135.204(a); Eff. February 1, 1976; Transferred w/change from T15.12E Eff. August 1, 1982; Transferred from 15A NCAC 22B .0404 Eff. April 1, 2017; Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public …

SECTION .0500 - DISORDERLY CONDUCT: PUBLIC NUISANCE: ETC. 07 NCAC 14B .0501 DISORDERLY CONDUCT PROHIBITED A person shall obey a lawful order of a Zoo employee and shall not throw away any objects into any animal enclosure to annoy, distract or feed any animal. The playing of radi…

07 NCAC 14B .0502 GAMBLING History Note: Authority G.S. 113-264(a); Eff. February 1, 1976; Transferred w/change from T15.12E Eff. August 1, 1982; Repealed Eff. October 1, 1984; Transferred from 15A NCAC 22B .0502 Eff. April 1, 2017.

07 NCAC 14B .0503 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES (a) A person shall not possess or consume any alcoholic beverage, as defined in G.S. 18B-101, or controlled substance, as defined by G.S. 90-87(5), on Zoo property except that alcoholic beverages may be possessed or …

07 NCAC 14B .0504 ANIMALS AT LARGE A person shall not cause or permit any animal owned by him or her, in his or her custody, or under his or her control to enter the perimeter fence of the Zoo, except as permitted by applicable federal and state law for service animals assisting …

07 NCAC 14B .0505 SPORTS AND GAMES Games or athletic contests shall not be allowed except in such places as may be designated. History Note: Authority G.S. 143B-135.204(a); Eff. February 1, 1976; Transferred w/change from T15.12E Eff. August 1, 1982; Transferred from 15A NCAC 22B…

SECTION .0600 - COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES: ADVERTISING: MEETINGS: EXHIBITIONS: ETC. 07 NCAC 14B .0601 COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES Only authorized employees, contractors, or agents of the Zoo may engage in business or conduct commercial activity at the Zoo. History Note: Authority G.S. 14…

07 NCAC 14B .0602 PHOTOGRAPHS History Note: Authority G.S. 143B-10(j); 143B-135.204(a); Eff. February 1, 1976; Transferred w/change from T15.12E Eff. August 1, 1982; Amended Eff. October 1, 1984; Transferred from 15A NCAC 22B .0602 Eff. April 1, 2017; Repealed Eff. September 1, 2…

07 NCAC 14B .0603 COMMERCIAL VEHICLES History Note: Authority G.S. 113-264(a); Eff. February 1, 1976; Transferred w/change from T15.12E Eff. August 1, 1982; Repealed Eff. October 1, 1984; Transferred from 15A NCAC 22B .0603 Eff. April 1, 2017.

07 NCAC 14B .0604 ADVERTISING A person shall not erect or post within the Zoo a notice or advertisement nor play any musical instrument, radio, or talking machine, or make any loud and obtrusive noise for the purpose of attracting attention to any exhibition or any activity of an…

07 NCAC 14B .0605 Use of facilities and grounds (a) Any person or group requesting to rent; commercially photograph, film or make other recordings; or otherwise use any of the Zoo's buildings or grounds for a private purpose shall obtain prior written permission from the Zoo Dire…

07 NCAC 14B .0606 ALMS AND CONTRIBUTIONS (a) No person or organization shall solicit alms, donations, or contributions; distribute literature or other objects; or proselytize within the Park, except in accordance with a signed agreement issued pursuant to Rule .0605 of this Secti…

07 NCAC 14B .0607 SOLICITING DONATIONS: DISTRIBUTING LITERATURE: GIFTS History Note: Authority G.S. 143B-10(j); 143B-135.204(a); Eff. November 1, 1984; Transferred from 15A NCAC 22B .0607 Eff. April 1, 2017; Repealed Eff. September 1, 2021.

07 NCAC 14B .0608 ROCK CLIMBING (a) Rock climbing, bouldering, or rappelling is prohibited except in areas designated by the Zoo Director or their designee. The Zoo Director or their designee may designate a daily capacity limit for specific climbing routes and bouldering areas b…

07 NCAC 14B .0609 trail Access and Activities (a) Public access to Zoo property, including all hiking trails, is available only between opening and closing hours as posted at www.nczoo.org. (b) Public use of hiking trails on Zoo property shall be limited to each trail's designate…

SECTION .0700 - MISCELLANEOUS 07 NCAC 14B .0701 CLOSING AND OPENING HOURS A person shall not enter or remain in the Zoo between the hours of 7:30 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. except for on-duty employees, officers, contractors, or agents of the Zoo, law enforcement officers and firemen, an…

07 NCAC 14B .0702 MINORS History Note: Authority G.S. 113-264(a); Eff. February 1, 1976; Transferred w/change from T15.12E Eff. August 1, 1982; Repealed Eff. October 1, 1984; Transferred from 15A NCAC 22B .0702 Eff. April 1, 2017.

07 NCAC 14B .0703 FEES History Note: Authority G.S. 113-264(a); 143-177 .3(b); 143B-335; Eff. February 1, 1976; Transferred w/change from T15.12E Eff. August 1, 1982; Amended Eff. October 1, 1984; Repealed Eff. April 1, 2016 pursuant to S.L. 2015-241, s. 14.11.(b); Transferred fr…

07 NCAC 14B .0704 AVIATION History Note: Authority G.S. 113-264(a); Eff. February 1, 1976; Transferred w/change from T15.12E Eff. August 1, 1982; Repealed Eff. October 1, 1984; Transferred from 15A NCAC 22B .0704 Eff. April 1, 2017.

07 NCAC 14B .0705 reserved for future codification

07 NCAC 14B .0706 NORTH CAROLINA ZOOLOGICAL PARK: ADMISSION FEES (a) Information concerning admission fees for the North Carolina Zoological Park may be found at https://www.nczoo.org/. (b) Admission fees are subject to dynamic pricing and may change from time to time. History No…

07 NCAC 15 .0103 USERS History Note: Authority G.S. 143B-135.182(a)(1b)b.; 143B-135.182(b); Eff. February 1, 1987; Amended Eff. April 1, 2010; Transferred from 15A NCAC 28 .0103 Eff. April 1, 2017; Expired Eff. June 1, 2018 pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A.

07 NCAC 15 .0104 PERMISSIBLE ACTIVITIES History Note: Authority G.S. 143B-135.182; Eff. February 1, 1987; Amended Eff. April 1, 2010; Transferred from 15A NCAC 28 .0104 Eff. April 1, 2017; Repealed Eff. December 1, 2019.

07 NCAC 15 .0105 PERMISSION FOR USE (a) Any person or group wishing to rent, commercially photograph or film, or otherwise use any of the Aquarium or Pier buildings or grounds for a private purpose shall obtain prior written permission from the Aquarium or Pier Director for use o…

07 NCAC 15 .0106 SCHEDULING PERMISSIBLE ACTIVITIES History Note: Authority G.S. 143b-390.2(b); Eff. February 1, 1987; Repealed Eff. April 1, 2010; Transferred from 15A NCAC 28 .0106 Eff. April 1, 2017.

07 NCAC 15 .0107 AVAILABLE AREAS Each facility has the following functional areas available for use: (1) auditorium, (2) classrooms, (3) Aquarium galleries, (4) conference room, and (5) garden or nearby natural areas. A group wishing to use the facility may request a specific fun…

07 NCAC 15 .0108 LONG-TERM USE PROHIBITED History Note: Authority G.S. 143b-390.2(b); Eff. February 1, 1987; Repealed Eff. April 1, 2010; Transferred from 15A NCAC 28 .0107 Eff. April 1, 2017.

07 NCAC 15 .0109 North Carolina Aquariums: Hours of Operation and Fees (a) Information concerning hours of operation, admission fees and related activity fees for North Carolina's Aquariums may be found at: (1) Roanoke Island – http://www.ncaquariums.com/roanoke-island-tickets. (…

SECTION .0200 - SCHEDULING activities FOR GROUP USE 07 NCAC 15 .0201 SCHEDULING ACTIVITIES FOR REGULAR HOURS The Aquarium Director must give written permission to groups wishing to use the Aquarium during normal operating hours. Groups shall be scheduled at a time and in a functi…

07 NCAC 15 .0202 AQUARIUM RESPONSIBILITIES History Note: Authority G.S. 143b-390.2(b); Eff. February 1, 1987; Repealed Eff. April 1, 2010; Transferred from 15A NCAC 28 .0202 Eff. April 1, 2017.

07 NCAC 15 .0203 SCHEDULING ACTIVITIES FOR NON-REGULAR HOURS Any group wishing to use the facility before or after normal operating hours shall enter into a written agreement that includes the following requirements: (1) The user provides supervision adequate for the activity bei…

SECTION .0300 - UNAUTHORIZED USE OF FACILITIES: FEES 07 NCAC 15 .0301 UNAUTHORIZED ENTRY No person shall enter or remain on Aquarium property during hours when the facility is not open to the public except for on-duty employees, contractors or agents of the Aquarium; law enforcem…

07 ncac 15 .0302 fee schedule History Note: Authority G.S. 143B-289.41(b); 143B-289.44; Eff. March 1, 2004; Amended Eff. September 1, 2011; January 1, 2011; April 1, 2010; January 1, 2006; Transferred and Recodified from 15A NCAC 01R .0101 Eff. August 1, 2007; Temporary Amendment…

SECTION .0400 - FIREARMS: FIRES: SMOKING 07 NCAC 15 .0401 WEAPONS Carrying or possessing firearms, airguns, bows and arrows, slingshots or deadly weapons of any kind as defined in G.S. 14-269 in the Aquarium or Pier or on Aquarium or Pier property, except by law enforcement offic…