Find Legal Opinions
The Attorney General may issue legal opinions to state agencies and officials. These opinions provide advice on legal matters. While these opinions do not have the full effect of law or court order, they provide the State’s interpretation of the legal question presented and should be complied with by State agencies and officials.
Requesting a Legal Opinion
The General Assembly, Governor, Auditor, Treasurer, or any other State officer may ask the Attorney General for an opinion (N.C.G.S. § 114-2(5)).
- State officers may request opinions by writing to the Attorney General at the Attorney General’s Office, 9001 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-9001.
- The Attorney General is not authorized to provide legal advice or give legal opinions to the public.
Legal Opinion Copies
- Viewable/downloadable Attorney General opinions are available on this page approximately one week after issuance.
- Copies of opinions prior to 1977 can be obtained free of charge by calling (919) 716-6400 or emailing the office.
- Printed copies of opinions are also available at the NC Supreme Court Library and other law libraries across the state.
Legal Opinion Search
| Date | Title | Statute | Requestor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12/02 | State Ports Authority | 143B-452, 143B-454, 143B-468, 143B-469, 143B-469.3, | Basnight, Marc |
| 11/22/99 | Temporary Permits | 74C-11, 74C-13, 74C-18, 74C-3, 74C-5, 74C-6, 74C-8, 74C-9, | Woodard, Wayne |
| 04/19/90 | Authority to Inspect Records | 74C-12, 74C-13, 74C-2, 74C-5, 74C-9, | Kirk, James |
| 06/15/88 | Municipality Contracting to Provide Security at Local Hospital | 74C-2, 74C-3, | Kirk, James |
| 10/16/87 | License Requirement for Security Guard and Patrol Businesses | 74C-13, 74C-3, 74C-4, 74C-5, | Kirk, James |
| 06/03/81 | Public Officers and Employees; Off-Duty Policeman as Security Guard | 160A-284, 74C-13, 74C-3, | Ward, A.D. |
| 03/19/81 | Municipalities; Company Police; Jurisdiction of | 15A-405, 15A-501, 160A-281, 74A-1, 74A-12, 74A-2, | Perry, Scott |
| 08/13/79 | Security Guards; Concealed Weapons | 14-269, 74C-13, 74C-13(b), 74C-3, | Starling, Haywood |
| 02/07/78 | Motor Vehicles; Parking; Handicapped Drivers | 20-37, 20-37.6, | Follin-Mace, Lockhart |
