The Commission for Public Health is the public health rulemaking body for North Carolina. The Commission is authorized and directed by the N.C. General Assembly to adopt rules to protect and promote the health of the public and to adopt rules necessary to implement public health programs administered by the Division of Public Health. The Commission for Public Health was first established by the N.C. General Assembly in 1877 as the State Board of Health. It was renamed the Commission for Health Services in 1973 and became the Commission for Public Health in 2007. The Division of Public Health is staff to the Commission.
The NC Commission for Public Health will hold its upcoming meeting scheduled on May 6, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. in a hybrid format: in person in Classrooms 1123 and 1124 at the State Laboratory of Public Health, 4312 District Dr., Raleigh, NC 27607 and via Cisco WebEx Webinar. The public may participate in the meeting by attending in person, joining the webinar, or dialing by phone +1-415-655-0003. The WebEx Webinar Password is m23XqJUGY7K to join through the link and 62397584 to join through the phone. The WebEx Webinar Number/Access Code is 2435 521 7594. Free parking is available onsite.
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, Periodic Review and Expiration of Existing Rules, the Commission for Public Health has posted an Initial Determinations Report for the rules in 10A NCAC 41C, Occupational Health. The public comment period runs from February 10, 2026 through April 20, 2026. To review the initial determinations and for more information on how to submit a public comment, please visit Rules Review: 10A NCAC 41C. The Report is also available on the Office of Administrative Hearings Website here: Reports with Initial Determinations Filed for Posting.
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, Periodic Review and Expiration of Existing Rules, the Commission for Public Health has posted an Initial Determinations Report for the rules in 10A NCAC 41A, Communicable Disease Control. The public comment period runs from February 10, 2026 through April 20, 2026. To review the initial determinations and for more information on how to submit a public comment, please visit Rules Review: 10A NCAC 41A. The Report is also available on the Office of Administrative Hearings Website here: Reports with Initial Determinations Filed for Posting.
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, Periodic Review and Expiration of Existing Rules, the Commission for Public Health has posted an Initial Determinations Report for the rules in 10A NCAC 41D, Methamphetamine Decontamination. The public comment period runs from February 10, 2026 through April 20, 2026. To review the initial determinations and for more information on how to submit a public comment, please visit Rules Review: 10A NCAC 41D. The Report is also available on the Office of Administrative Hearings Website here: Reports with Initial Determinations Filed for Posting.
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, Periodic Review and Expiration of Existing Rules, the Commission for Public Health has posted an Initial Determinations Report for the rules in 10A NCAC 41F, Pesticide-Related Illness or Injury Surveillance. The public comment period runs from February 10, 2026 through April 20, 2026. To review the initial determinations and for more information on how to submit a public comment, please visit Rules Review: 10A NCAC 41F. The Report is also available on the Office of Administrative Hearings Website here: Reports with Initial Determinations Filed for Posting.
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, Periodic Review and Expiration of Existing Rules, the Commission for Public Health has posted an Initial Determinations Report for the rules in 10A NCAC 41G, Veterinary Public Health. The public comment period runs from February 10, 2026 through April 20, 2026. To review the initial determinations and for more information on how to submit a public comment, please visit Rules Review: 10A NCAC 41G. The Report is also available on the Office of Administrative Hearings Website here: Reports with Initial Determinations Filed for Posting.
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, Periodic Review and Expiration of Existing Rules, the Commission for Public Health has posted an Initial Determinations Report for the rules in 10A NCAC 39A, Chronic Disease, and 10A NCAC 39C, Smoking Prohibited in Restaurants and Bars. The public comment period runs from February 10, 2026 through April 20, 2026. To review the initial determinations and for more information on how to submit a public comment, please visit Rules Review: 10A NCAC 39A/C. The Report is also available on the Office of Administrative Hearings Website here: Reports with Initial Determinations Filed for Posting.
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, Periodic Review and Expiration of Existing Rules, the Commission for Public Health has posted an Initial Determinations Report for the rules in 10A NCAC 43H, Sickle Cell Syndrome: Genetic Counseling: Children and Youth Section. The public comment period runs from February 10, 2026 through April 20, 2026. To review the initial determinations and for more information on how to submit a public comment, please visit Rules Review: 10A NCAC 43H. The Report is also available on the Office of Administrative Hearings Website here: Reports with Initial Determinations Filed for Posting.
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, Periodic Review and Expiration of Existing Rules, the Commission for Public Health has posted an Initial Determinations Report for the rules in 10A NCAC 42, Laboratory Services. The public comment period runs from February 10, 2026 through April 20, 2026. To review the initial determinations and for more information on how to submit a public comment, please visit Rules Review: 10A NCAC 42. The Report is also available on the Office of Administrative Hearings Website here: Reports with Initial Determinations Filed for Posting.
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, Periodic Review and Expiration of Existing Rules, the Commission for Public Health has posted an Initial Determinations Report for the rules in 10A NCAC 44, Postmortem Medicolegal Examination. The public comment period runs from February 10, 2026 through April 20, 2026. To review the initial determinations and for more information on how to submit a public comment, please visit Rules Review: 10A NCAC 44. The Report is also available on the Office of Administrative Hearings Website here: Reports with Initial Determinations Filed for Posting.
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, Periodic Review and Expiration of Existing Rules, the Commission for Public Health has posted an Initial Determinations Report for the rules in 10A NCAC 43I, Summer Food Service Program. The public comment period runs from February 10, 2026 through April 20, 2026. To review the initial determinations and for more information on how to submit a public comment, please visit Rules Review: 10A NCAC 43I. The Report is also available on the Office of Administrative Hearings Website here: Reports with Initial Determinations Filed for Posting.
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, Periodic Review and Expiration of Existing Rules, the Commission for Public Health has posted an Initial Determinations Report for the rules in 10A NCAC 43J, Children and Adult Care Food Program. The public comment period runs from February 10, 2026 through April 20, 2026. To review the initial determinations and for more information on how to submit a public comment, please visitRules Review: 10A NCAC 43J. The Report is also available on the Office of Administrative Hearings Website here: Reports with Initial Determinations Filed for Posting.
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, Periodic Review and Expiration of Existing Rules, the Commission for Public Health has posted an Initial Determinations Report for the rules in 10A NCAC 43G, Developmental Evaluation Centers: Specialized Services Branch (Early Intervention). The public comment period runs from February 10, 2026 through April 20, 2026. To review the initial determinations and for more information on how to submit a public comment, please visit Rules Review: 10A NCAC 43G. The Report is also available on the Office of Administrative Hearings Website here: Reports with Initial Determinations Filed for Posting.