Mass Gatherings

Permit To Organize, Sponsor Or Hold A Congregation Or Assembly Of More Than 5,000 People In An Open Space Or Open Air For A Period Of More Than 24 Hours. A Permit Is Required For Each Mass Gathering, And Is Not Transferable. Applications Must Be Filed At Least 30 Days Prior To The Commencement Of The Gathering. Within Fifteen Days Of Receipt Of The The Application, The Division Will Review The Application And Inspect The Proposed Site. This Applies To All Congregations And Assemblies Organized Or Held For Any Purpose. Permits Expire Upon Satisfactory Completion Of The Post-Gathering Clean-Up Following The Close Of The Gathering.

Other Information

Duration of License

In Effect Until Post-Gathering Clean-Up

Authority

GS 130A, Article 8, Part 7

Exam: No Exam
License Type: Stand-Alone License

Fees

Application
$100.00
New License
$100.00
Renewal
$0.00
Reciprocity:
$0.00
Miscellaneous:
$0.00

Other Requirements

The Permittee Must Demonstrate Ability To Comply With 10 NCAC 10A .1400, The Rules Governing The Sanitation Of Mass Gatherings; Post A Performance Bond And File Evidence Of Public Liability And Property Damage Insurance In An Amount Not To Exceed $1,000,000. Performance bond required pursuant to GS 130A-255.

Exemptions

Assemblies In Permanent Buildings Or Structures Designed For Use By A Large Number Of Persons.

Licensing Authority

NC Department of Health & Human Services
Public Health
1931 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1931
919-707-5000

Occupational Information

Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners

Occupational profile

Please check with your local City, County or Municipality for area specific license requirements they may have.