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State-Controlled Alcohol Systems

North Carolina is one of 17 US states that operate some form of state-controlled alcohol distribution. While NCABC.net focuses primarily on North Carolina’s 197 local ABC boards, this section provides context about the broader control state landscape.


North Carolina

North Carolina operates the most decentralized control system in the country โ€” 197 independent local ABC boards, each a separate governmental entity serving their county or municipality.

Key resources:


Other Control States

NCABC.net covers North Carolina. For resources in other control states, visit the state authority directly:

StateAuthorityWebsite
VirginiaVirginia ABC Authorityabc.virginia.gov
PennsylvaniaPA Liquor Control Boardlcb.pa.gov
OhioDivision of Liquor Controlcom.ohio.gov/liquor
UtahDABCabc.utah.gov
WashingtonWSLCBlcb.wa.gov
New HampshireNH Liquor Commissionliquorandfoodservice.nh.gov
AlabamaABCAabc.alabama.gov
MaineBureau of Alcoholic Beveragesmaine.gov/dafs/bablo

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