HB 902 - Temp Open Clubs & Similar Outdoor Establishments

HB 902 – Temp Open Clubs & Similar Outdoor Establishments

Primary Sponsors: Rep. Holly Grange (R-New Hanover), Rep. John Bell (R-Wayne)

This bill was previously a bill to study military occupational licensing reforms.

This bill was transformed into a beverage service bill in the Senate Commerce and Insurance Committee on May 26, 2020.

This bill passed in the Senate Finance Committee on June 16, 2020.

Summary

• Authorizes establishments to operate outdoor beverage service options while following certain guidelines.
• The services would be limited to outdoor seating.
• The seating location would need to be in the same proximity as the establishment.
• The outdoor seating capacity would be limited to 50% of current indoor seating capacity.
• The establishment would be required to comply with all rules and regulation promulgated by the Division of Public Health.