18B-1114.1. Authorization of winery special event permit.
(a) Authorization. - The holder of an unfortified winery permit, a limited winery permit, a viticulture/enology course authorization, a wine producer permit, or a vendor representative permit may obtain a winery special event permit allowing the winery or wine producer to give free tastings of its wine; to sell branded merchandise such as glassware, cups, signs, t-shirts, hats, and other apparel; and to sell its wine by the glass or in closed containers, at shopping malls and at trade shows, conventions, wine festivals, street festivals, holiday festivals, agricultural festivals, farmers markets, balloon races, local fund-raisers, and other similar events approved by the Commission.
(b) Limitation. - A winery special event permit is valid only in a jurisdiction that has approved the establishment of ABC stores or has approved the sale of unfortified wine. (1989, c. 737, s. 2; 1991, c. 267, s. 1; 1991 (Reg. Sess., 1992), c. 1007, s. 24; 1993, c. 553, s. 71; 2001-262, s. 3; 2001-487, s. 49(e); 2005-350, s. 3(b); 2017-87, s. 18; 2017-108, s. 19; 2017-212, s. 8.1; 2018-100, s. 6(a); 2021-150, s. 6.2(e).)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 18B - Regulation of Alcoholic Beverages
Article 11 - Commercial Activity.
§ 18B-1100 - Commercial permits.
§ 18B-1101 - Authorization of unfortified winery permit.
§ 18B-1102 - Authorization of fortified winery permit.
§ 18B-1104 - Authorization of brewery permit.
§ 18B-1105 - Authorization of distillery permit.
§ 18B-1105.1 - Authorization of liquor importer/bottler permit.
§ 18B-1106 - Authorization of wine importer permit.
§ 18B-1107 - Authorization of wine wholesaler permit.
§ 18B-1108 - Authorization of malt beverages importer permit.
§ 18B-1109 - Authorization of malt beverages wholesaler permit.
§ 18B-1110 - Authorization of bottler permit.
§ 18B-1110.1 - Authorization of packaging and logistics permit.
§ 18B-1111 - Authorization of salesman permit.
§ 18B-1112 - Authorization of vendor representative permit.
§ 18B-1113 - Authorization of nonresident malt beverage vendor permit.
§ 18B-1113.1 - Authorization of optional nonresident spirituous liquor vendor permit.
§ 18B-1114 - Authorization of nonresident wine vendor permit.
§ 18B-1114.1 - Authorization of winery special event permit.
§ 18B-1114.2 - Effect of cider and vinegar manufacturer permit.
§ 18B-1114.3 - Authorization of wine producer permit.
§ 18B-1114.4 - Viticulture/Enology course authorization.
§ 18B-1114.5 - Authorization of malt beverage special event permit.
§ 18B-1114.6 - Brewing, Distillation, and Fermentation course authorization.
§ 18B-1114.7 - Authorization of spirituous liquor special event permit.
§ 18B-1115 - Commercial transportation.
§ 18B-1116 - Exclusive outlets prohibited.
§ 18B-1118 - Purchase restrictions.
§ 18B-1119 - Supplier's financial interest in wholesaler.
§ 18B-1120 - Noncontiguous storage locations.
§ 18B-1121 - Authority to sample for sensory analysis, quality control, or educational purposes.