The North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control System

18,262

Businesses with Retail Permits

The NC ABCC issues retail permits to businesses to sell alcohol for consumption on-premise (restaurants/clubs) and off-premise (grocery stores/convenience stores).

$21,998,200

Collected from permit renewal and registration fees last year

The ABC Commission distributes these fees to the NCGA General Fund. (FY 2023)

7,000

Permitted Commercial Businesses

Commercial businesses include breweries, wineries, distilleries, and wholesalers.

Initiative to Reduce Underage Drinking

13,786

Trainings

Permit holds and their employees completed responsible alcohol server/seller training class last year

25

Partnerships

Statewide business partnerships have been formed to further the reach of Talk it Out NC campaign.

100

Community Coalitions

Community outreach coalitions have joined the Initiative to help spread the Talk it Out NC message