Mimosas before noon on Sundays? 'Brunch Bill' could make it legal

Thursday, March 2, 2017
RALEIGH, North Carolina (WTVD) -- Do you want to have your mimosas before noon on Sundays? Well, some lawmakers are hoping to make that legal.

Newly-filed Senate Bill 155 aims to let restaurants serve alcohol on Sunday mornings two hours earlier than normal.
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Under the current law, grocery stores, restaurants, and bars cannot sell alcohol before noon on Sundays.

However, Senate Bill 155 - which has been dubbed the "Brunch Bill" - would give county governments the option of letting restaurants serve alcoholic beverages early.

Click here to read Senate Bill 155
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Supporters say it'll be good for tourism and hospitality.

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