North Carolina · Hotels and lodging

The hotel and lodging rules in force in North Carolina now.

G.S. 130A-248 sanitation permit + 15A NCAC 18A .1800 (effective Oct 1, 2017); G.S. 130A-511 human-trafficking awareness requirements (S.L. 2024-26, effective Jul 1, 2025). Enforced by Local health departments (DHHS Environmental Health Section) for sanitation permits and grading; NC Department of Labor for G.S. 130A-511 training/signage (penalties $500/$1,000/$2,000). Checked on the primary source; the state record was last reviewed 2026-11-12.

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In force

G.S. 130A-248 sanitation permit + 15A NCAC 18A .1800 (effective Oct 1, 2017); G.S. 130A-511 human-trafficking awareness requirements (S.L. 2024-26, effective Jul 1, 2025)

G.S. 130A-511 (as amended by S.L. 2026-34): staff hired on or after Jul 1, 2025 complete NCDOL-approved trafficking-awareness training within 60 days; staff employed before then by Jun 30, 2027; repeat every two years. Keep a training log three years after separation; post hotline signage. 18A .1800 sanitation rules show no amendment after Oct 1, 2017.

Source: primary document

Who enforces it

Local health departments (DHHS Environmental Health Section) for sanitation permits and grading; NC Department of Labor for G.S. 130A-511 training/signage (penalties $500/$1,000/$2,000)

Statewide layer. County and city amendments sit on top; confirm the local office for the address.

What changes next

Training deadline Jun 30, 2027

Jun 30, 2027: existing lodging employees and contractors must complete NCDOL-approved trafficking-awareness training, then every two years (G.S. 130A-511 re-read Oct 18, 2026, history 2024-26, 2026-34)

Dated items

Next 24 months

Jun 30, 2027

Deadline for existing lodging-establishment employees and contractors (housekeeping, food and beverage, check-in/out) to complete NCDOL-approved human-trafficking awareness training; repeats every two years (G.S. 130A-511)NC Department of Labor

Confirmed date

Questions about the hotel and lodging rules in North Carolina

Which hotel and lodging rules apply in North Carolina today?

G.S. 130A-248 sanitation permit + 15A NCAC 18A .1800 (effective Oct 1, 2017); G.S. 130A-511 human-trafficking awareness requirements (S.L. 2024-26, effective Jul 1, 2025). G.S. 130A-511 (as amended by S.L. 2026-34): staff hired on or after Jul 1, 2025 complete NCDOL-approved trafficking-awareness training within 60 days; staff employed before then by Jun 30, 2027; repeat every two years. Keep a training log three years after separation; post hotline signage. 18A .1800 sanitation rules show no amendment after Oct 1, 2017.

Who enforces the hotel and lodging rules in North Carolina?

Local health departments (DHHS Environmental Health Section) for sanitation permits and grading; NC Department of Labor for G.S. 130A-511 training/signage (penalties $500/$1,000/$2,000).

What changes next for the hotel and lodging rules in North Carolina?

Training deadline Jun 30, 2027. Jun 30, 2027: existing lodging employees and contractors must complete NCDOL-approved trafficking-awareness training, then every two years (G.S. 130A-511 re-read Oct 18, 2026, history 2024-26, 2026-34)