RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Breweries, wineries and distilleries are allowed reopen under Phase 2 after clarifications were made to Gov. Roy Cooper's Executive Order.
During a Friday afternoon press conference, Cooper announced clarifications would be made to the order. Late Friday afternoon, an adendum to the order specified that breweries, wineries and distilleries would be allowed to reopen. The ruling continues to exclude bars and nightclubs from reopening.
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The guidance reads in part:
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An establishment shall not be considered to be "principally engaged in the business of selling alcoholic beverages for onsite consumption" - and it may be open under Executive Order No. 141 - if it meets the following test:The guidance still requires businesses to acknowledge Phase 2 rules, such as operating at half capacity, as well as implementing social distancing rules.