North Carolina 2019-2020 Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

SB 87 — ABC Laws Modernization/PED Study.

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This bill died with 2019-2020 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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The changes to Senate Bill 87 involve the removal of the original filing information and the addition of a new designation for the bill. This matters because it clarifies the current version and the bill's reintroduction in the legislative process, ensuring that all stakeholders are on the same page concerning its status. Keeping legislative records updated is essential for transparency and helps prevent confusion about the bill's progress.

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FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Feb 19, 2019 S.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2019 S 1 SENATE BILL 87* Short Title:
87 SESSION 2019 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS35033-MLfz-29A* Short Title:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE MERGER OF ABC SYSTEMS LOCATED IN A COUNTY WITH TWO OR MORE ABC SYSTEMS;
Rules and Operations of the Senate February 20, 2019 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE MERGER OF ABC SYSTEMS LOCATED IN A COUNTY WITH TWO OR MORE ABC SYSTEMS;
18B-700(c1), the cities or counties that have merged their ABC systems may dissolve the merged operation at any time and resume their prior separate operations.operations or merge with a different ABC system in accordance with the requirements of this section." *DRS35033-MLfz-29A* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 SECTION 1.(d) Subsections (b) and (c) of this section become effective June 30, 2021.
18B-700(c1), the cities or counties that have merged their ABC systems may dissolve the merged operation at any time and resume their prior separate operations.operations or merge with a different ABC system in accordance with the requirements of this section." *S87-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 SECTION 1.(d) Subsections (b) and (c) of this section become effective June 30, 2021.
ABC COMMISSION/QUARTERLY REPORT ON PROCESS FOR OBTAINING A CONTRACT FOR STATE WAREHOUSE SERVICES SECTION 3.(a) Beginning October 15, 2019, and quarterly thereafter, the ABC Commission shall submit a written report to the chairs of the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Justice and Public Safety detailing the progress made in bidding and selecting an independent contractor for the receipt, storage, and distribution of spirituous liquor at and from Page 2 DRS35033-MLfz-29A* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 the State warehouse in accordance with G.S.
ABC COMMISSION/QUARTERLY REPORT ON PROCESS FOR OBTAINING A CONTRACT FOR STATE WAREHOUSE SERVICES SECTION 3.(a) Beginning October 15, 2019, and quarterly thereafter, the ABC Commission shall submit a written report to the chairs of the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Justice and Public Safety detailing the progress made in bidding and selecting an independent contractor for the receipt, storage, and distribution of spirituous liquor at and from Page 2 Senate Bill 87*-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 the State warehouse in accordance with G.S.
DRS35033-MLfz-29A* Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 (4) Designate one employee as manager of the ABC system and determine his responsibilities;responsibilities.
Senate Bill 87*-First Edition Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 (4) Designate one employee as manager of the ABC system and determine his responsibilities;responsibilities.
Page 4 DRS35033-MLfz-29A* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 "(1) Any person to consume fortified wine, spirituous liquor, or mixed beverages or to offer such beverages to another person at any of the following places:
Page 4 Senate Bill 87*-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 "(1) Any person to consume fortified wine, spirituous liquor, or mixed beverages or to offer such beverages to another person at any of the following places:
DRS35033-MLfz-29A* Page 5
Senate Bill 87*-First Edition Page 5
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Compared against the N.C. General Statutes as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

The bill requires the consolidation of ABC systems in counties with multiple systems and makes various changes related to the sale and delivery of alcoholic beverages.

  • G.S. 18B-703

    By June 30, 2021, to ensure that no county has multiple ABC systems, all ABC systems located in a county with two or more ABC systems shall merge in accordance with the requirements set forth in G.S. 18B-703.

    Mandates the merger of ABC systems within counties that have more than one system.

  • G.S. 18B-700

    (c1) Limit on Number of Boards. – Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, there shall be no more than one local ABC board in each county.

    Prohibits the existence of more than one local ABC board per county.

  • G.S. 18B-703(e)

    Dissolution. – Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, with the approval of the Commission, the cities or counties that have merged their ABC systems may dissolve the merged operation at any time and resume their prior separate operations. → Dissolution. – With the approval of the Commission, and subject to the limitation set forth in G.S. 18B-700(c1), the cities or counties that have merged their ABC systems may dissolve the merged operation at any time and resume their prior separate operations or merge with a different ABC system in accordance with the requirements of this section.

    Changes the conditions under which merged ABC systems may dissolve and adds a provision for merging with different ABC systems.

  • G.S. 18B-303

    Not more than eight liters of either fortified wine or spirituous liquor, or eight liters of the two combined. → Not more than eight liters of either fortified wine or spirituous liquor, or eight liters of the two combined.

    Repeals the purchase-transportation permit requirement for spirituous liquor and allows greater flexibility in purchasing.

  • G.S. 18B-701(a)

    If a local board provides delivery of spirituous liquor to a mixed beverages permittee, the local board may charge a fee to the permittee sufficient to cover the actual costs incurred by the local board in making the delivery. → If a local board provides delivery of spirituous liquor to a mixed beverages permittee, the local board may charge a fee to the permittee sufficient to cover the actual costs incurred by the local board in making the delivery.

    Allows local ABC boards to charge a delivery fee for spirituous liquor deliveries.

  • G.S. 18B-802(b)

    No ABC store shall be open, and no ABC store employee shall sell alcoholic beverages, on any Sunday. → No ABC store shall be open, and no ABC store employee shall sell alcoholic beverages, on any Sunday, New Year's Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, or Christmas Day. Except as otherwise provided under G.S. 153A-145.8 or G.S. 160A-205.4, no ABC store shall be open, and no ABC store employee shall sell alcoholic beverages, on any Sunday.

    Maintains the prohibition on Sunday sales but allows for local ordinances to permit Sunday sales.

Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

  3. Filed

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 177 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 87?
SB 87 is sponsored by Wells and Joyce Waddell (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 87?
This bill died with 2019-2020 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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