Local Government Opinion
In accordance with NC General Statute 18B-904(f) before issuing a retail permit, the NC ABC Commission shall determine that the applicant is a suitable person and that the location is a suitable place. The governing body of a city/county designates an official to make recommendations concerning the suitability of a person and location for an ABC retail permit.
In addition to your completed permit forms, please submit the following local government materials to the NC ABC Commission in your application packet:
- A signed and notarized Local Government Opinion Form
- Proof of mandatory compliance with all applicable building and fire codes using the Inspection/Zoning Compliance Form
Designated officials are expected to process these forms within 15 days of receipt.
Find a location near you to obtain the required signatures on your official Local Government Opinion Form
The governing body of a city or county may designate an official of the city or county, by name, or by position, to make recommendations concerning the suitability of a person or of a location for an ABC permit. The official designated under this subsection shall be allowed to testify at a contested case hearing in which the suitability of a person or of a location for an ABC permit is an issue without further qualification or authorization. County Commissioners, City/Town Council Members, or Mayors may change their designee by filing this Resolution form with the NC ABC Commission.