CUSTOMER. A person who purchases an alcoholic beverage from a permittee that is in a social district.
NON-PERMITTEE. An establishment that is located in a social district and does not hold any ABC permits issued by the North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission.
PERMITTEE. An establishment or person holding any of the following ABC permits issued by the North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission:
(1) An on-premises malt beverage permit issued pursuant to G.S. § 18B-1001(1).
(2) An on-premises unfortified wine permit issued pursuant to G.S. § 18B-1001(3).
(3) An on-premises fortified wine permit issued pursuant to G.S. § 18B-1001(5).
(4) A mixed beverages permit issued pursuant to G.S. § 18B-1001(10).
(5) A wine shop permit issued pursuant to G.S. § 18B-1001(16).
(6) A distillery permit issued pursuant to G.S. § 18B-1100(5).
PREMISES. A fixed permanent establishment, including all areas inside or outside the permitted establishment, where the permittee has control through a deed, lease, or other legal process.
SOCIAL DISTRICT. A defined area in which a person may consume alcoholic beverages sold by a permittee. A SOCIAL DISTRICT may include both indoor and outdoor areas of business within the defined area during the days and hours established by this chapter. A SOCIAL DISTRICT may include privately owned property, including permittees and non-permittee businesses, multi-tenant establishments, public streets, crosswalks, or parking areas whether or not the streets or parking areas are closed to vehicle traffic.
(Ord. passed 9-25-2023)