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On Monday, November 16, 2020, the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners voted to implement an ordinance mirroring a Health and Human Services Board rule prohibiting the use of combustible tobacco and e-cigarette in New Hanover County, effective February 1, 2021.
The ordinance aligns the expectations of vaping with traditional cigarette smoking in most public places, and protects residents from unwanted inhalation of second hand smoke and e-cigarette vapors. Areas where smoking and vaping will be prohibited include county, town and city buildings, vehicles and grounds, and public places like restaurants, bars and entertainment venues.
View the full ordinance here and a detailed list of where smoking and vaping is prohibited below.
Visit our Smoke & Vaping Ordinance page here for educational materials, cessation resources and printable signage to assist with implementation of the new ordinance.
Smoking/Vaping Permitted as of February 1, 2021 |
Smoking/Vaping Prohibited as of February 1, 2021 |
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*This rule would not apply to any property owned, leased or maintained by the State of North Carolina
The New Hanover County Board of Health rule governing the fencing and operation of private swimming pools in the county (adopted October 4, 2000, and amended March 7, 2018) was repealed effective April 20, 2021, and is no longer in effect.
For more information and permitting for residential pools, contact New Hanover County Building Safety or visit the COAST portal to apply online.
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