suBCHAPTER 10G ‑ DISTRIBUTION AND SALE OF HUNTING: FISHING: AND TRAPPING LICENSE
SECTION .0100 ‑ LICENSE AGENTS
15A NCAC 10G .0101 APPOINTMENT OF LICENSE AGENTS
History Note: Authority G.S. 113‑134; 113‑270.1;
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Amended Eff. February 1, 1982;
Repealed Eff. July 1, 1988.
15A NCAC 10G .0102 QUALIFICATIONS OF LICENSE AGENT
15A NCAC 10G .0103 CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP OR LOCATION
History Note: Authority G.S. 113‑134; 113‑270.1;
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Amended Eff. August 1, 1988; June 1, 1983; February 1, 1982;
Repealed Eff. April 1, 1997.
15A NCAC 10G .0104 LICENSE HANDLING PROCEDURE
15A NCAC 10G .0105 CREDIT FOR LOST LICENSE
History Note: Authority G.S. 113‑134; 113‑270.1; 113‑270.3; 113‑275; 113‑305;
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Amended Eff. February 1, 1982; November 1, 1981; April 15, 1979;
Repealed Eff. July 1, 1988.
SECTION .0200 ‑ BOAT REGISTRATION AGENTS
15A NCAC 10G .0201 APPOINTMENT OF AGENTS
History Note: Authority G.S. 75A‑3; 75A‑5;
Eff. January 1, 1980;
Repealed Eff. July 1, 1988.
15A NCAC 10G .0202 QUALIFICATIONS OF AGENTS
15A NCAC 10G .0203 CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP OR LOCATION
History Note: Authority G.S. 75A‑3; 75A‑5:
Eff. January 1, 1980;
Amended Eff. June 1, 1983; February 1, 1982;
Repealed Eff. April 1, 1997.
15A NCAC 10G .0204 BOAT REGISTRATION PROCEDURE
15A NCAC 10G .0205 CREDIT FOR VALIDATION DECALS LOST
History Note: Authority G.S. 75A‑3; 75A‑5;
Eff. January 1, 1980;
Amended Eff. February 1, 1982;
Repealed Eff. July 1, 1988.
15A NCAC 10G .0206 AUTHORITY OF BOAT REGISTRATION AGENTS
History Note: Authority G.S. 75A‑3; 75A‑5;
Eff. February 1, 1995;
Repealed Eff. March 2, 1997.
SECTION .0300 ‑ FUR TAG AGENTS
15A NCAC 10G .0301 APPOINTMENT OF AGENTS
History Note: Authority G.S. 113‑134; 113‑273; 113‑276.1; 113‑291.3; 113‑305;
Eff. October 1, 1980;
Repealed Eff. July 1, 1988.
15A NCAC 10G .0302 QUALIFICATIONS OF AGENTS
15A NCAC 10G .0303 CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP OR LOCATION
History Note: Authority G.S. 113‑143; 113‑273; 113‑276.1; 113‑291.2; 113‑291.3; 113‑305;
Eff. October 1, 1980;
Amended Eff. June 1, 1983; February 1, 1982;
Repealed Eff. April 1, 1997.
15A NCAC 10G .0304 FUR TAG DISTRIBUTION PROCEDURE
15A NCAC 10G .0305 CREDIT FOR FUR TAG LOSSES
15A NCAC 10G .0306 TERMINATION OF AGENCY
History Note: Authority G.S. 113‑134; 113‑273; 113‑276.1; 113‑291.3;
Eff. October 1, 1980;
Amended Eff. February 1, 1982;
Repealed Eff. July 1, 1988.
SECTION .0400 - WILDLIFE SERVICE AGENTS
15A NCAC 10G .0401 Purpose of wildlife service agents
History Note: Authority G.S. 113‑134; 113‑270.1;
Eff. April 1, 1997;
Amended Eff. May 1, 2007;
Repealed Eff. February 1, 2026.
15A NCAC 10G .0402 APPOINTMENT OF WILDLIFE SERVICE AGENTS
(a) Wildlife Service Agents are official license and vessel agents of the Commission who are authorized, pursuant to individual Wildlife Service Agent Agreements, to issue hunting, fishing, and other licenses, permits, applications, vessel registrations, and other items authorized by the Commission.
(b) An individual authorized to act on behalf of a business operating from a fixed location in North Carolina may apply to the Commission for appointment as a Wildlife Service Agent by completing the Wildlife Service Agent application available at ncwildlife.gov. Information required from the applicant shall include:
(1) business name, physical address, email, county, phone number, agent type, description of services, and operational dates and hours; and
(2) business owner name, address, date of birth, driver's license number, and length of business ownership.
(c) Business owners shall meet the following requirements to qualify as a Wildlife Service Agent unless otherwise approved by the Executive Director or his or her designee to maintain adequate service to the public in a geographic area:
(1) one year's experience in operating the business for which the application is made or equivalent business experience;
(2) a bank account for transferring net proceeds from Agent transactions to the Commission; and
(3) no criminal convictions, for any offenses in Subchapter V of Chapter 14 of the North Carolina General Statutes, within the five years prior to application.
(d) Upon approval of the application by the Commission, Wildlife Service Agents shall:
(1) have a computer, printer, and internet access at their business location;
(2) provide a voided check or withdrawal slip for the bank account to be used to transfer funds to the Commission;
(3) complete online training provided by the Commission or a contracted third-party vendor; and
(4) sign and submit the Wildlife Service Agent Agreement.
(e) Wildlife Service Agent Agreements and appointments are non-transferable and valid only for the owner and business named on the executed agreement.
History Note: Authority G.S. 113-134; 113-270.1;
Eff. April 1, 1997;
Amended Eff. September 1, 2011; May 1, 2007; July 1, 1998;
Readopted Eff. February 1, 2026.
15A NCAC 10G .0403 WILDLIFE SERVICE AGENT AGREEMENT
History Note: Authority G.S. 113-134; 113-270.1;
Eff. April 1, 1997;
Amended Eff. September 1, 2011; June 1, 2007; July 1, 1998;
Repealed Eff. February 1, 2026.
15A NCAC 10G .0404 CUSTOMER SUPPORT SYSTEm Repealed
History Note: Authority G.S. 113-134; 113-270.1;
Eff. April 1, 1997;
Amended Eff. April 1, 1999;
Repealed Eff. May 1, 2007.
15A NCAC 10G .0405 WILDLIFE SERVICE AGENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS
(a) A Wildlife Service Agent shall comply with the following conditions:
(1) serve individuals seeking assistance with matters related to the duties of a Wildlife Service Agent during regular business hours.
(2) transfer funds and records to the Commission as specified in the Wildlife Service Agent Agreement;
(3) notify the Commission of changes to the original application for appointment within five business days of the change.
(4) provide written notice of a change in business ownership, location, or management at least 10 business days prior to the change along with an application for a new Wildlife Service Agreement, if desired.
(5) maintain five thousand dollars ($5,000) in Agent transaction sales at the business location annually.
(b) A Wildlife Service Agent may cancel the Agreement by sending written notice to the Commission. Consigned equipment and supplies shall be returned to the Commission and the financial account shall be settled within 10 business days of the date of resignation letter receipt.
(c) A Wildlife Service Agent shall not use or disclose customer identifying information specified in G.S. 143-254.5 without written authorization from the Commission.
History Note: Authority G.S. 113-134; 113-270.1;
Eff. June 1, 2007;
Amended Eff. September 1, 2011;
Readopted Eff. February 1, 2026.
15A NCAC 10G .0406 Appointment termination
(a) The Commission may audit Wildlife Service Agent transactions. Agents shall comply with Commission requests for records and information within 10 business days of the request.
(b) The Commission may suspend or terminate a Wildlife Service Agent appointment for violation of G.S. 113-270.1, the rules of this Section, or the Wildlife Service Agent Agreement. The determination of whether to suspend or revoke appointment shall be based on the severity and frequency of the violation.
(c) Upon termination of appointment, a Wildlife Service Agent shall return consigned equipment and supplies to the Commission and settle the agent financial account within 10 business days of receipt of written termination notice from the Commission.
(d) Individuals denied appointment or whose appointment is terminated shall not reapply for appointment for two years from the date of receiving written notice from the Commission.
History Note: Authority G.S. 113-134; 113-270.1;
Eff. February 1, 2026.
SECTION .0500 - LICENSEE REQUIREMENTS
15A NCAC 10G .0501 LICENSEE REQUIREMENTS
An individual exercising the privilege of a license issued by the Wildlife Resources Commission shall carry on their person and show to a Wildlife Enforcement Officer, upon request, the following documents:
(1) an electronic or physical license that entitles the individual to that privilege; and
(2) a valid picture identification card that includes the license holder's correct name, address, and date of birth.
History Note: Authority G.S. 113-134; 113-270.1;113-275;
Eff. April 1, 1997.
Readopted Eff. February 1, 2025
SECTION .0600 – LICENSE ELIGIBILITY
15A NCAC 10G .0601 TOTALLY DISABLED LICENSE ELIGIBILiTY
(a) North Carolina residents that are totally and permanently disabled shall be eligible for the totally disabled lifetime licenses described in G.S. 113-270.1C, 113-270.1D, 113-271, and 113-351.
(b) Written certification of a resident's total and permanent disability as specified in Paragraphs (c) and (d) of this Rule shall be required and submitted to the Wildlife Resources Commission prior to the issuance of a totally disabled lifetime license.
(c) Written certification of a resident's total and permanent disability from the following institutions shall be accepted for the purposes of qualifying for the totally disabled lifetime licenses specified in Paragraph (a) of this Rule:
(1) The Social Security Administration;
(2) The Civil Service Retirement System;
(3) The Railroad Retirement Board; and
(4) The North Carolina State Retirement System.
(d) Residents not receiving or qualifying for benefits from the institutions specified in Paragraph (c) of this Rule may submit written certification from a licensed physician, licensed physician assistant, or certified nurse practitioner that the resident's impairment qualifies under the categories set forth by the Social Security Administration in 20 C.F.R. 416.934 for presumptive disability or presumptive blindness, excluding the impairment categories specifically applying to infants. 20 C.F.R. 416.934 is hereby incorporated by reference, including subsequent amendments and editions. This regulation may be accessed free of charge at www.ecfr.gov.
History Note: Authority G.S. 113-134; 113-270.1C; 113-270.1D; 113-271; 113-351;
Eff. August 1, 2014;
Amended Eff. October 1, 2020.