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NC H95

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/18/2015

Primary Sponsor

Roger West

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015-2016 Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians tribal alcoholic beverage control commission to issue wine shipper permits and commercial activity permits for businesses located wholly on Indian Country lands.

  • Grants the tribal commission exclusive authority to issue ABC permits to retail and commercial establishments on Indian Country lands under the tribe's jurisdiction and to regulate alcoholic beverage sales and delivery at permitted outlets.

  • Establishes mutual recognition between tribal and North Carolina ABC commissions, with each recognizing permits issued by the other in the same manner as their own permits.

  • Clarifies that the tribal commission retains sole enforcement authority over its permittees for violations occurring on Indian Country lands, while North Carolina ABC Commission retains exclusive enforcement authority over permits it issues.

  • Grants the tribal commission exclusive authority to issue permits for tourism ABC establishments (restaurants and hotels) located wholly on Indian Country lands between Mileposts 460-469 on the national scenic parkway.

Legislative Description

Tribal Alcoholic Beverage Control

Last Action

Re-ref to Health Care. If fav, re-ref to Education/Higher Education

6/9/2016

Committee Referrals

Health Care6/9/2016
Commerce4/2/2015
Finance4/1/2015
Alcoholic Beverage Control2/23/2015

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