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Al Bottego Asheville ABC Board 7/16/2023
Al Bottego Asheville ABC Board 7/16/2023

The mission of local ABC Boards and their employees shall be to serve their localities by controlling the sale of spiritous liquor and promoting customer-friendly, modern, and efficient stores.” GSNC 18B-700 (a) (1) The Board meets on the last Tuesday of every month (except July and December).
ASHEVILLE ABC BOARD MEMBERS
Robin Cape: Chair (Term expires November 13, 2023) Max Haner (Term expires November 13, 2024) Nian Avery (Term expires November 13, 2024) Chappell Carter (Term expires November 13, 2025) Charles Triber (Term expires November 13, 2026)The Asheville ABC Board is appointed by Asheville’s City Council and serves at their pleasure. The Board has authority over administration, real estate, personnel and retail sales of liquor inside Asheville’s corporate limits. It is an independent unit of government which assures the responsible operation of the system within the boundaries of the laws and rules of North Carolina.

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