Filming inside a store or venue (private property) — North Carolina
Not legal advice. General information only; laws change and outcomes depend on facts.
Quick answer: A store is private property open to the public. Filming may be allowed by law, but the owner can set rules and ask you to stop or leave.
| Property type | Private (publicly accessible) |
|---|---|
| Default rule | Owner policies control permission to remain/film |
| If asked to stop | Stopping reduces conflict; refusing may lead to removal |
| If asked to leave | Leave to avoid trespass problems |
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How to think about it
Even if filming isn’t inherently illegal, property owners often have the right to set conditions for entry (including “no filming”).
If you refuse to follow those conditions, the issue can become trespass rather than “recording law.”
Best practice
Ask permission if you can, or keep filming minimal and non-disruptive.
If staff asks you to stop or leave, comply and film from public property instead (e.g., sidewalk) if appropriate.