NC ABC Form 0010 Application for ABC Commercial Permit 226 Rev 7/2017 NORTH CAROLINA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL COMMISSION Location: 400 EAST TRYON ROAD RALEIGH NC 27610 (919) 779-0700 abc.nc.gov MAIL TO ADDRESS ON BACK OF FORM HOW TO APPLY FOR AN ABC COMMERCIAL PERMIT I. INSTRUCTIONS A. Complete this application in its entirety. It must be signed and notarized. B. The correct fee(s) must accompany the application. Payment must be by a certified check, cashier222s check or money order and made payable to the North Carolina ABC Commission. C. Include one (1) completed fingerprint card for each person participating in the business who is required to submit an application. A required fingerprint-processing fee of $38.00 per person may be added with the permit fee in a single check. D. Include a copy of the lease or rental agreement, or a registered copy of the deed, specifying the applicant(s) as lessee/owner. This document must include the address or property description of the business. The lease/rental agreement must include the effective beginning date of the agreement. E. The following additional documents are required: 1. A completed Inspection/Zoning Compliance Form (Form NC ABC-002). 2. A detailed diagram of the premises to be covered by the ABC permit. 3. Prior to the issuance of a permanent ABC permit, a copy of the Federal Basic Permit or Brewers Notice must be submitted. 4. Corporations 226 Articles of Incorporation. 5. LLC222s 226 Articles of Organization. If manager managed, a copy of the operating agreement must be submitted. If LLC is managed by an outside entity, a management contract must be submitted. 6. Wine Grower Applicants 226 Wine grower applicants must include a copy of the deed for the qualifying farm, stating the address of the farm and one of the following: a. A survey indicating the areas and acreage used in the production of grapes (the more details the better); or b. An affidavit stating that you are a farm of at least five acres committed to the production of grapes, listing the acreage used for the production of grapes and its function. 7. Liquor Importer/Bottler 226 A liquor importer/bottler must include a separate sheet of paper describing the operations of the business. Please indicate the location address of any storage facility or bottling plant, if different than the address shown on the permit application, and any associated federal permit numbers. 8. Air Carrier 226 An air carrier must include a separate sheet of paper indicating the names and location address of the airport(s) where products will be stored and sold. 9. Wine Shipper 226 Wine shippers must submit a completed 223Wine Shipper Brand Listing224. F. Change in Ownership 226 All permits for an establishment shall automatically expire and shall be surrendered to the Commission if: 1. Ownership of the establishment changes; or 2. A change in the membership of the firm, association or partnership owning the establishment, involving the acquisition of twenty-five percent (25%) or greater interest in the firm, association or partnership by someone who did not previously own twenty-five percent (25%) or greater interest; or 3. Twenty-five percent (25%) or more of the stock of the corporate permittee owning the establishment is acquired by someone who did not previously own twenty-five percent (25%) or more of the stock. G. Change in Location 226 An ABC permit cannot be transferred from one location to another. Therefore, if you relocate your business, you must apply for ABC permits at the new location. H. Changes Within Establishment 226 (Other than changes in ownership.) American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com NC ABC Form 0010 Application for ABC Commercial Permit 226 Rev 7/2017 1. LLC Manager Change 226 Each new manager must complete an application and qualify for ABC permits. No fee is required. 2. Corporate Officer Change 226 Each new officer must complete an application and qualify for ABC permits. No fee is required. I. NOTE: A separate permit must be obtained at each location where business will be conducted. II. WHO MUST FILE A. Individual Operation 226 The individual owner of the business is required to file an application. B. General Partnership Operation 226 Each partner is required to file a separate application. C. Limited Partnership 226 The general partner(s) is required to file an application. D. Corporation 226 Each officer, manager and any stockholder owning 25% or more of the stock must file separate applications. (NOTE: Articles of Incorporation must be submitted.) E. Limited Liability Company (LLC) 226 If member managed, all members owning a 25% or greater interest must file; or, if no one owns a 25% interest, the managing members must file. If manager managed, the person or persons acting as manager on behalf of the LLC must file, in addition to any member who owns a 25% or greater interest in the company. (NOTE: Articles of Organization must be submitted.) F. If a 25% interest holder in an LLC or a corporate stockholder is another business entity (partnership, corporation, or LLC), a partner, an officer or member of that entity must complete the application on behalf of that business entity. G. Corporations, LLC222s and Limited Partnerships 226 Indicate name and address of registered agent and office. H. Non-Residents (Individual or Partnership) 226 Each non-resident individual or partner shall file as required above. In addition, a resident manager shall be appointed by the non-resident applicant as attorney-in-fact for the business. This manager shall also complete the required application. A certified copy of an executed power-of-attorney, which shall be registered with the Register of Deeds in the county where the proposed licensed premises is located, shall be submitted with the application. III. FEES All application fees must be submitted by a certified check, cashier222s check, or money order, and made payable to the North Carolina ABC Commission. All fees are deposited with the State Treasurer, and no provisions are made for refunds whether the application is approved, rejected or withdrawn. TYPES OF PERMITS FEE REQUIRED 1. .... Unfortified Winery ...........................................................................................................$300.00 2. .... Fortified Winery ...............................................................................................................$300.00 3. .... Limited Winery ................................................................................................................$300.00 4. .... Brewery ............................................................................................................................$300.00 5. .... Distillery ...........................................................................................................................$300.00 6. .... Fuel Alcohol .....................................................................................................................$100.00 7. .... Wine Importer ..................................................................................................................$300.00 8. .... Wine Wholesaler ..............................................................................................................$300.00 9. .... Malt Beverages Importer ..................................................................................................$300.00 10. .... Malt Beverages Wholesaler ..............................................................................................$300.00 11. .... Bottler ...............................................................................................................................$300.00 12. .... Winery Special Event .......................................................................................................$200.00 13. .... Cider and Vinegar Manufacturer ......................................................................................$200.00 14. .... Wine Producer ..................................................................................................................$300.00 15. .... Liquor Import