04 NCAC 02T .0410. CONTAINERS

(a)  Unsealed Container Prohibited.  The sale of wine in any unsealed container or any container originally designed for a product other than wine or in any container the design or shape of which would tend to mislead the consumer as to the nature of the contents is prohibited.  All wine containers shall be made of glass or other nonmetallic materials except for bulk on‑premises containers approved by the Commission.

(b)  Distinguishing Mark Different from Retailer.  The sale of wine in containers that have the blown, branded or burned name or other distinguishing mark of any person engaged in business as a wine producer, importer, wholesaler or bottler or any other person different from the person whose name is required to appear on the brand label is prohibited.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 18B‑206; 18B‑207;

Eff. January 1, 1982;

Amended Eff. June 1, 1986; May 1, 1984.