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