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NC H921

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ray Pickett

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • ABC stores may display North Carolina-distilled spirits anywhere in the store with proper price/shelf tag identification, rather than requiring a dedicated NC products area

  • Mixed beverage permittees may purchase spirituous liquor from any designated ABC store statewide rather than only from stores in the same county, and ABC stores may open on Sundays with local government approval

  • Creates a new "Premixed Cocktail Franchise Law" establishing a three-tier distribution system allowing wholesalers to distribute premixed cocktails to mixed beverage permittees, with franchise protections for wholesalers

  • Repeals the prohibition on manufacturers, bottlers, and wholesalers providing draft line cleaning services to retailers

  • Increases game night limits from 4 to 24 events per year for exempt organizations and removes restrictions on 50/50 raffles conducted by nonprofit organizations or government entities

Legislative Description

ABC & Gaming Omnibus Bill

Boards

Last Action

Ref to the Com on Alcoholic Beverage Control, if favorable, Finance, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

4/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Alcoholic Beverage Control4/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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