2004 Response from North Carolina

North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Health

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Secretary
Terry L. Pierce, Director

June 4, 2004

Dear Mr. Sands:

I hope this reply arrives in time to assist you in planning your trip to North Carolina.

When I read your letter, I was unaware of any public health law in North Carolina that required footwear in public places. I asked my staff to look into whether there might be other North Carolina Statues that apply. The information I have received indicates that the NC General Statues does not include references to bare feet in public places. Businesses that require shoes are doing so for other purposes, not as a requirement of Public Health Law.

I hope this information will help you enjoy your visit to our great state.

Sincerely,

(signed)

Terry L. Pierce
Director

TLP:lw

1630 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1630
Phone (919) 733-2870 / Fax (919) 715-3242

North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Environmental Health Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross, Secretary Terry L. Pierce, Director
	June 4, 2004
Dear Mr. Sands: I hope this reply arrives in time to assist you in planning your trip to North Carolina. When I read your letter, I was unaware of any public health law in North Carolina that required footwear in public places. I asked my staff to look into whether there might be other North Carolina Statues that apply. The information I have received indicates that the NC General Statues does not include references to bare feet in public places. Businesses that require shoes are doing so for other purposes, not as a requirement of Public Health Law. I hope this information will help you enjoy your visit to our great state.
	Sincerely, (signed) Terry L. Pierce Director
TLP:lw
1630 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1630 Phone (919) 733-2870 / Fax (919) 715-3242