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A New law was passed to allow alcohol sales at UNC system athletic events

College athletics changed forever last Wednesday.

With the stroke of the governor’s pen at 1:34 PM on the 26th day of June in the year 2019 AD, public universities in North Carolina may now allow alcohol sales at stadiums, athletic facilities, and arenas located on school property.

The bill was introduced by Republican majority leadership in the House, received favorable votes from both parties in the House and Senate, and was signed into law by a Democratic governor.

Who says bipartisanship is dead?

The law changes state statute in G.S. 18B-1006(a)(9). Below is an excerpt of the new law:

(a) School and College Campuses.