NC H944

Increases administrative penalties for ABC violations: first violation up to $1,350 (from $500), second violation up to $2,100 (from $750), third violation up to $2,750 (from $1,000); compromise penalty limit raised to $10,000 (from $5,000), effective October 1, 2018.

Raises minimum age requirement for ABC permit holders from 21 to 25 years old, with exceptions for managers of businesses selling only malt beverages and unfortified wine who may be 19 years old.

Changes ownership qualification thresholds in limited liability companies and corporations from 25% to 51% interest, requiring that 51% of all ownership qualify under the permit requirements if no single owner meets the threshold individually.

Modifies private club definition to require 501(c) nonprofit status and 12 months of prior operation before applying for an ABC permit, with grandfather clause for existing permits as of April 1, 2018.

Expands Commission authority to impose operational conditions including restrictions on business operating hours as an administrative penalty for ABC violations.