Bill Summaries: H642 (2017-2018 Session)

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  • Summary date: Apr 6 2017 - View summary

    Amends GS 18B-1104(7) and (8) to authorize breweries to sell their malt beverages at their breweries, upon receiving a permit under GS 18B-1001(1) and receiving approval from the governing body of the city or county where the brewery is located, as specified, regardless of the results of a malt beverage election. Authorizes breweries to sell their malt beverages at up to 10 other locations in the state. Requires breweries operating under a different business name than that used at the brewery to also sell competitive products. Sale at additional retail locations is not considered a wholesale under ABC laws.

    Amends GS 18B-1116 to exempt breweries qualifying under GS 18B-1104 (7) or (8) from the provisions of that statute concerning financial interests in, and lending or giving things of value to, a wholesaler or retailer with respect to the brewery's transactions with the retail business on its premises or other retail locations.