Signed by Governor Roy Cooper III

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that authorizes the sale of to-go alcoholic beverages and provides specific definitions of pre-mixed and mixed alcoholic drinks in North Carolina.

Highlights:

• Authorizes the sale of wine by the glass and mixed alcoholic beverages to be purchased to-go by licensed alcohol sellers and delivered to customers with the following stipulations (Sec. 5):

• Drinks must be ordered with an order of food;

• Drinks must have a secure cap or lid that is designed to be removed before consumption; and

• Drink containers must not exceed 24 fluid ounces.

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 6).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that authorizes the sale of to-go alcoholic beverages and provides specific definitions of pre-mixed and mixed alcoholic drinks in North Carolina.

Highlights:

• Authorizes the sale of wine by the glass and mixed alcoholic beverages to be purchased to-go by licensed alcohol sellers and delivered to customers with the following stipulations (Sec. 5):

• Drinks must be ordered with an order of food;

• Drinks must have a secure cap or lid that is designed to be removed before consumption; and

• Drink containers must not exceed 24 fluid ounces.

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 6).

Full Bill Text