A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT to prohibit the consumption of malt beverages or unfortified wine on the premises of any business during the period of time where any on‑premises permit issued to the owner of the business authorizing the sale and consumption of malt beverages or unfortified wine is suspended or revoked by the alcoholic beverage control commission.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
SECTION 1.  G.S. 18B‑300 is amended by adding a new subsection to read:
 "(a1)	Consumption on Premises During Time of Permit Revocation or Suspension. – It shall be unlawful to consume, or for an owner or his agent or employee to allow the consumption of, malt beverages or unfortified wine on the premises of any business during the period of time that any on‑premises permit issued to the owner of the business authorizing the sale and consumption of malt beverages or unfortified wine has been suspended or revoked by the Commission."
SECTION 2.  This act becomes effective December 1, 2013, and applies to offenses committed on or after that date.