North Carolina § 14-12 - 10. Holding meetings or demonstrations while wearing masks, hoods, etc.
Full text of North Carolina North Carolina General Statutes § 14-12 — 10. Holding meetings or demonstrations while wearing masks, hoods, etc., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14-12. 10. Holding meetings or demonstrations while wearing masks, hoods, etc.
No person or persons at least 16 years of age shall while wearing a mask, hood or device whereby the person, face or voice is disguised so as to conceal the identity of the wearer, hold any manner of meeting, or make any demonstration upon the private property of another unless such person or persons shall first obtain from the owner or occupier of the property his or her written permission to do so, which said written permission shall be recorded in the office of the register of deeds of the county in which said property is located before the beginning of such meeting or demonstration. History (1953, c. 1193, s. 9; 1983, c. 175, ss. 3, 10; c. 720, s. 4.)
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Carolina § 14-12
What does North Carolina General Statutes § 14-12 cover?
Section 14-12 ("10. Holding meetings or demonstrations while wearing masks, hoods, etc.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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