NC H1156

Allows permit holders (distillery, distiller broker representative, or distiller representative permit holders) to conduct spirituous liquor tasting events at ABC stores in the City of Asheville.

Establishes restrictions on tastings: samples limited to one-quarter ounce each with maximum one-half ounce per consumer per day, conducted between 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., limited to three events per week with no more than two permit holders conducting events simultaneously.

Requires spirituous liquor to be poured only by permit holder employees (age 21+) or the permit holder themselves, prohibits charging consumers for samples, and mandates age verification before serving.

Requires permit holders to purchase spirituous liquor from ABC stores at Commission-set prices, remove unused liquor after events, provide 48-hour advance notice to ABC Commission, and maintain records of tasting events for one year.

Modifies state law to permit consumption of spirituous liquor at ABC stores specifically when authorized consumer tasting events are being conducted, and authorizes distillery permit holders to conduct such tastings in jurisdictions where they are approved.