10A NCAC 41B .0401. APPLICATION OF REGULATIONS

(a)  The regulations of this Section apply to the handling of alcoholic beverages in connection with one or a series of controlled‑drinking programs when any aspect of the handling would not be lawful except for the provisions of G.S. 20‑139.1(g) and these regulations.  If all aspects of the handling of alcoholic beverages in connection with one or a series of controlled‑drinking programs may be effected in accordance with North Carolina's laws and regulations of general application pertaining to the regulation of alcoholic beverages, compliance with these regulations is not necessary.  In all events, governing provisions of federal law must be met in the handling of alcoholic beverages.

(b)  Persons authorized to obtain and possess alcohol exempt from the taxes of the United States and of North Carolina may utilize such alcohol in controlled‑drinking programs to the extent authorized by law.  Handling of such tax‑exempt alcohol shall not be governed by these regulations provided there is compliance with all the other applicable laws of the United States and of North Carolina.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 20‑139.1(g);

Eff. February 1, 1976;

Readopted Eff. December 5, 1977;

Amended Eff. January 1, 1982.