Opinion

Local Government Opinion

In accordance with NC General Statute 18B-904(f) before issuing a retail permit, the NC ABC Commission shall determine that the applicant is a suitable person and that the location is a suitable place. The governing body of a city/county designates an official to make recommendations concerning the suitability of a person or of a location for an ABC retail permit.

In addition to your completed permit forms package, please submit the following local government materials to the NC ABC Commission:

  • A signed and notarized Local Government Opinion Form
  • Proof of mandatory compliance with all applicable building and fire codes using the Inspection/Zoning Compliance Form

Designated officials are expected to process these forms within 15 days of receipt.

Select your county to find a location near you to obtain the required signatures on your official Local Government Opinion Form:
County:
Locations: 5
Area:
GRIFTON
Location:
212 WEST QUEEN STREET  
Mailing Address:
PO BOX 579, GRIFTON, NC 28530
Contact:
 
Title:
MAYOR 
Area:
KINSTON
Location:
205 EAST KING STREET  
Mailing Address:
PO BOX 339, KINSTON, NC 28502
Contact:
 
Title:
INTERIM CHIEF OF POLICE 
Area:
LA GRANGE
Location:
120 EAST RAILROAD STREET  
Mailing Address:
PO BOX 368, LA GRANGE, NC 28551
Contact:
 
Title:
CHIEF OF POLICE 
Area:
LENOIR COUNTY
Location:
130 SOUTH QUEEN STREET  
Mailing Address:
PO BOX 3289, KINSTON, NC 28502
Contact:
 
Title:
SHERIFF 
Area:
PINK HILL
Location:
303 SOUTH CENTRAL AVENUE  
Mailing Address:
PO BOX 530, PINK HILL, NC 28572
Contact:
 
Title:
TOWN CLERK 

The governing body of a city or county may designate an official of the city or county, by name, or by position, to make recommendations concerning the suitability of a person or of a location for an ABC permit. The official designated under this subsection shall be allowed to testify at a contested case hearing in which the suitability of a person or of a location for an ABC permit is an issue without further qualification or authorization. County Commissioners, City/Town Council Members, or Mayors may change their designee by filing this Resolution form with the NC ABC Commission.