North Carolina General Statutes 18B-1009. In-stand sales
(a) Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed to prohibit a retail permittee from selling for consumption, malt beverages in the seating areas of stadiums, ballparks, and other similar public places with a seating capacity of 3,000 or more during professional sporting events, provided that:
(1) The seating areas are designated as part of the retail permittee’s licensed premises;
Terms Used In North Carolina General Statutes 18B-1009
- Alcoholic beverage: means any beverage containing at least one-half of one percent (0. See North Carolina General Statutes 18B-101
- Commission: means the North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission established under N. See North Carolina General Statutes 18B-101
- in writing: may be construed to include printing, engraving, lithographing, and any other mode of representing words and letters: Provided, that in all cases where a written signature is required by law, the same shall be in a proper handwriting, or in a proper mark. See North Carolina General Statutes 12-3
- Premises: means a fixed permanent establishment, including all areas inside or outside the licensed establishment, where the permittee has control through a lease, deed, or other legal process. See North Carolina General Statutes 18B-101
- Sale: means any transfer, trade, exchange, or barter, in any manner or by any means, for consideration. See North Carolina General Statutes 18B-101
(2) The retail permittee has notified the Commission, in writing, of its intent to sell malt beverages in the seating areas at sporting events;
(3) Service of food and nonalcoholic beverages is available in the seating areas;
(4) The retail permittee has certified to the Commission that it has trained its employees:
a. To identify underage persons and intoxicated persons; and
b. To refuse to sell malt beverages to those persons as required by N.C. Gen. Stat. § 18B-305; and
(5) The employees do not verbally shout or hawk the sale of malt beverages.
(b) The North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission shall adopt rules for the suspension of alcohol sales in the latter portion of professional sporting events in order to protect public safety at these events. (1997-167, s. 1; 2000-140, s. 93.1(a); 2001-424, s. 12.2(b); 2013-83, ss. 1, 2.)