(A) Powers. A local Board shall have authority to:
(1) Buy, sell, transport and possess alcoholic beverages as necessary for the operation of its ABC stores;
(2) Adopt rules for its ABC system, subject to the approval of the Commission;
(3) Hire and fire employees for the ABC system;
(4) Designate one employee as manager of the ABC system and determine his or her responsibilities;
(5) Require bonds of employees as provided in the rules of the Commission;
(6) Operate ABC stores as provided in G.S. §§ 18B-800 et seq.;
(7) Issue purchase-transportation permits as provided in state law;
(8) Employ local ABC officers or make other provision for enforcement of ABC laws as provided in G.S. §§ 18B-500 et seq.;
(9) Borrow money as provided in G.S. § 18B-702;
(10) Buy and lease real and personal property, and receive property devised or given, as necessary for the operation of the ABC system;
(11) Invest surplus funds as provided in G.S. § 18B-702;
(12) Dispose of property in the same manner as a City Council may under G.S. Ch. 160A, Article 12; and
(13) Perform any other activity authorized or required by the ABC law.
(B) Duties. A local Board shall have the duty to comply with all rules adopted by the Commission pursuant to G.S. Ch. 18B and meet all standards for performance and training established by the Commission pursuant to G.S. § 18B-203(a)(20) and (21). Failure to comply with Commission rules shall be cause for removal.
(G.S. § 18B-701)
Statutory reference:
Regulation of alcoholic beverages, see G.S. Ch. 18B