North Carolina counties and municipalities have the authority to restrict smoking and tobacco use in their buildings, on their grounds (including government-owned parks), and inside public places (where members of the public are invited or permitted to enter). For resources and guidance on implementing smoke-free and tobacco-free policies, see the Local Government Implementation Toolkit.
The series of maps below show where such smoking and tobacco use restrictions exist in the state. They are based on current policies that have been passed and reported to the TPCB and therefore do not reflect the status of ongoing efforts by counties and/or municipality to pass legislation. These maps are updated quarterly, so there have likely been some changes since these maps were published. Please contact NC TPCB at 919-707-5400 to request or provide more up-to-date information.
These maps are updated as-needed, so there have likely been some changes since these maps were published. Please contact NC TPCB at 919-707-5400 to request or provide more up-to-date information.
For resources and guidance on implementing smoke-free and tobacco-free policies on college campuses, visit NC Tobacco-Free Colleges.
Updated: July 21, 2023
