Laws & Policies

 

It is the responsibility of visitors to understand and comply with all applicable state, local, and federal firearms laws before entering this park.

Superintendent's Compendium

The Superintendent’s Compendium is the summary of park specific rules implemented under 36 Code of Federal Regulations (36 CFR). It serves as public notice, identifies areas closed for public use, provides a list of activities requiring either a special use permit or reservation, and elaborates on public use and resource protection regulations pertaining specifically to the administration of the park. The Superintendent’s Compendium does not repeat regulations found in 36 CFR and other United States Code and CFR Titles, which are enforced without further elaboration at the park level.

Copies of the Compendium are available at Park Headquarters located at: 1401 National Park Drive, Manteo, NC 27954. Request a signed copy via email and US Postal Service here.

 
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2024 Superintendent's Compendium

Signed by David Hallac, Superintendent, National Parks of Eastern North Carolina, May 28, 2024

 

Federal Laws, NPS Policies, and Assimilated Laws

Laws are created by Congress and establish the highest order of legal authority over national parks.

  • Many laws, including the 1916 Organic Act that created the National Park Service, affect all areas managed by the National Park Service.
  • Service-wide policy for the National Park Service is developed by the Office of Policy with public input and in accordance with applicable laws. Policies dictate many of the overall directions and procedures used by all parks. More...
  • The Code of Federal Regulations 36 CFR parts 1-199 and the Park Compendium provide a complete listing of park rules and regulations. These most specific rules are developed with public input to implement applicable law.
  • As Wright Brotheres National Memorial manages under concurrent jurisdiction, State of North Carolina statues are assimilated.
  • Firearms Regulations: As of February 22, 2010, a new federal law allows people who can legally possess firearms under applicable federal, state, and local laws to legally possess firearms in this park.
 

First Amendment Demonstration Areas

 
Wright Brothers National Memorial First Amendment Assembly Areas
Wright Brothers National Memorial First Amendment Assembly Areas

National Park Service

Last updated: June 20, 2024

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

Wright Brothers National Memorial
1401 National Park Drive

Manteo, NC 27954

Phone:

252 473-2111

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