Bill Summaries: H 547 ABC LAW/EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS.

Printer-friendly: Click to view
Tracking:
  • Summary date: Mar 30 2011 - View Summary

    Enacts new GS 18B-112, authorizing the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to establish a tribal alcoholic beverage control commission to regulate alcoholic beverages on any land designated as Indian Country, as indicated. Requires adoption of and compliance with GS Chapter 18B (regulation of alcoholic beverages). Authorizes the North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission (ABC Commission) to enter into agreements with the tribal commission, but no sooner than July 1, 2013. Sets forth additional details related to the tribal commission, failure to comply with state law, and providing that federal law controls in the case of conflict of laws.
    Makes a conforming change to GS 18B-203(a)(17) (powers and duties of the ABC Commission).