Camping Operator Registration

Any person who owns or operates a campground and offers or sells membership camping contracts.

Other Information

Duration of License

Annually

Authority

GS 66-234

Exam: No Exam
License Type: Stand-Alone License

Fees

Application
$1,500.00
New License
$1,500.00
Renewal
$1,000.00
Reciprocity:
$0.00
Miscellaneous:
$0.00

Other Requirements

The application shall be signed by the membership camping operator, an officer or general partner thereof or by another person holding a power of attorney for this purpose from the membership camping operator. If the application is signed pursuant to a power of attorney, a copy of the power of attorney shall be included with the application. A membership camping contract shall clearly state the duration of the contract. A contract shall either have a duration of no more than 30 years or give the purchaser the right to cancel the contract at any time after 30 years without further obligation and without a refund of any of the contract cost.Sample copy of each instrument which will be delivered to a purchaser to evidence his membership in the campground and a sample copy of each agreement which a purchaser will be required to execute. A list of special taxes or assessments, whether current or proposed, which affect the campground. A copy of the disclosure statement.

Exemptions

A membership camping operator shall not include: An enterprise that is exempt from federal income tax under ยง501(C) of the Internal Revenue Code; An enterprise that is exempt from State income tax under Article 4 of Chapter 105 of the General Statutes; or Mobile home parks wherein the residents occupy the premises as their primary homes or have leased or purchased a lot for their exclusive use.

Licensing Authority

NC Department of the Secretary of State
Business Registration
2 South Salisbury St
Raleigh, NC 27601-2903
919-814-5390

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