04 NCAC 02T .0308          GROWLERS

(a)  As used in this Rule, a growler is a refillable container no larger than 2 liters (0.5283 gallons) into which a malt beverage is poured for off-premises consumption.

(b)  Holders of a brewery permit that have retail permits pursuant to G.S. 18B-1001(2), may sell growlers filled with the brewery's malt beverage for off-premises consumption provided a label is affixed to the growler that accurately provides the information as required by 04 NCAC 02T .0303 and .0305.

(c)  Holders of a brewery permit that have retail permits pursuant to G.S. 18B-1001(2), may refill customer's growlers provided a label is affixed to the growler that accurately provides the information as required by 04 NCAC 02T .0303 and .0305.

(d)  Breweries that refill growlers sold by other breweries shall relabel the growler prior to filling it with malt beverage.

(e)  Breweries that refill growlers sold by other breweries shall remove, deface or cover any permanent or non-permanent labels prior to affixing a new label.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 18B-100; 18B-206(a); 18B-207;

Eff. April 1, 2011.