ABC Enacting Board History
Mecklenburg County ABC Board - Charlotte, North Carolina
Election: Authorized by Chapter 835, 1947
- Referendum held: June 14, 1947
- Votes for: 16,377
- Votes against: 12,830
- Date of First Retail Sales: September 25, 1947
Mixed Beverage Election: September 8, 1978
- Votes for: 65,624
- Votes against: 30,193
- Date of First Retail Sales: November 21, 1978
Division of Revenue:
- Gross Profits:
- Law enforcement - follows GS 18B-805 (c) (2)
- Alcohol Education - follows GS 18B-805 (c) (3)
- Net Profits:
- 5% to The Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County
- 47 1/2% to Mecklenburg County, of which 2% must be paid to Mint Hill, Davidson, Cornelius, Huntersville, Pineville and Matthews
- 47 1/2% to the City of Charlotte general fund
Board Members:
- Five (5) appointed by The Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners