PICKETING PERMITTED; NOTICE OF INTENT AND RECEIPT REQUIRED.
Raleigh City Code § 12-1056
in effectSec. 12-1056. - PICKETING PERMITTED; NOTICE OF INTENT AND RECEIPT REQUIRED.
Peaceful picketing shall be permitted in the City provided the same is done under the following conditions:
(a) No picketing shall be conducted on the public ways of this City and no person shall participate in the same unless notice of intent to picket has been given to the Chief of Police or his designated representative, and unless a receipt of such notice has been issued.
(b) A group of ten or more persons shall give notice of intent to picket in writing and the notice given shall contain the following information. A group of fewer than ten persons may give written notice of intent to picket but is not required to do so.
(1) The name, if any, of the organization or group sponsoring or proposing to picket unless the group indicates that it intends to picket anonymously, in which case no name is required;
(2) The location or locations in the City where the pickets propose to assemble and demonstrate;
(3) The date or dates on which the picketing is to occur;
(4) The name of the person and organization giving notice of intent to picket unless the person or organization indicates that it intends to picket anonymously, in which case no name is required;
(5) Whether or not persons below the age of eighteen (18) years are expected to participate; and
(6) The person or persons to be in charge of the activity and who will accompany it and carry any receipt of notice at all times.
(c) It is unlawful for any person to engage in picketing before or about the residence or dwelling of any individual.
(d) Upon the giving of notice of intent to picket, properly completed as hereinabove set out, the designated officer shall immediately issue a receipt of notice. The receipt shall contain all information stated in the notice. Notice shall be given by the holder of a receipt of notice to the Chief of Police or his designated representative immediately upon the cessation of such picketing for a period of twenty-four (24) hours or more. Before resumption of picketing interrupted for any such period, a new notice shall be given and a new receipt issued.
(e) Violation of this section is a misdemeanor and may also be enforced through issuance of a civil penalty pursuant to §14-1005, through injunctive or other equitable relief, or a combination of remedies.
(Code 1959, §15-35.1(a)—(c); Ord. No. 1990-504, §1, 3-7-90; Ord. No. 2006-977, §1, 3-7-06; Ord. No. 2022-339, §38, 2-15-22)
Source: City of Raleigh, North Carolina, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/nc/raleigh/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=DIVIICOGEOR_PT12LIRE_CH1STPUWA_ARTCPADESTEV_S12-1056PIPENOINREREFetched: 11/1/2026