Ownership rules

Non-physicians may own; physician supervision required for injectable services.

Corporate Practice of Medicine

Lenient; non-physician ownership permitted if physician supervision and delegation are documented.

The medical-director angle

Required for medical spa operations; physician supervision of delegated tasks is mandatory. Ownership and the medical-director requirement are usually two sides of the same compliance coin.

What to verify in North Carolina

Establish a written delegation agreement with a supervising physician and document all protocols for RN/NP/PA injector oversight.

Primary source: North Carolina Medical Board / Board of Nursing

General business information for North Carolina medical-spa owners, current as of 2026 — not legal advice. State boards update rules often; confirm specifics with the North Carolina board (and your own counsel) before you act.

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