1. (a) The possession, sale, or consumption of any alcoholic beverage shall be in compliance with the State alcoholic beverage control laws set forth in G.S. 18B and rules set forth in 14B NCAC 15.

2. (b) The sampling or sale of alcoholic beverages at an event on the Western NC Agricultural Center, including the Mountain State Fair, shall require approval by the Manager of the Western NC Agricultural Center or his or her designee in negotiation and at the time of the signing of the contract to rent the premises. In making this determination, the Manager of the Western NC Agricultural Center Manager shall consider the following factors:

   1. (1) the nature of the event;
   2. (2) the time of the event;
   3. (3) the number of attendees at the event;
   4. (4) the age of the attendees at the event;
   5. (5) prior history of the event;
   6. (6) other events on Western NC Agricultural Center property at that time;
   7. (7) security needed and available at the time of the event; and
   8. (8) the health, safety, and welfare of all patrons on Western NC Agricultural Center property.

History Note: Authority G.S. 106-530;
Eff. June 1, 1994;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. September 23, 2017;
Amended Eff. October 1, 2018.