Navigating New Public Health Regulations for NC Bars Webinar

Attention North Carolina bar owners and operators! Starting March 27, new health inspection regulations will come into effect, impacting many bars across the state. To ensure you’re well-prepared and compliant, NCRLA is hosting a webinar on Monday, Jan. 29 at 1:30 pm. To register for the webinar, CLICK HERE.

This informative session will feature panelists:

• Shane Smith, Public Health Branch Head at NCDHHS
• Carolyn Griffin, NCRLA’s Specialist in Food Safety and Lodging Regulations
• Hardy Lewis, Attorney with expertise in ABC Law

The webinar will provide an in-depth review of the new health permit requirements that will affect bars serving food. Additionally, there will be a Q&A segment for bar owners about regulations pertaining to establishments offering only drink garnishes and unopened commercial snack packages, which are exempt from these new rules. Context: With the enactment of House Bill 125, significant changes were introduced, amending the definition of a bar and impacting health inspection protocols. This followed the removal of the “private bar” requirement by House Bill 768, leading to a broad classification of bars and exemption from inspections. These upcoming changes mark a significant shift for many bars that have never undergone health inspections. NCRLA is committed to guiding you through these transitions under the new legislative landscape. READ MORE