C'est Bon, Inc. v. NORTH CAROLINA BD. OF ALCOHOLIC CON.

MOORE, Justice.

The State Board of Alcoholic Control has the authority to regulate and supervise the sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages. Only those holding a permit from the Board may engage in the sale and distribution of beer. The permit is a privilege granted to those who meet the standards which have been established by the General Assembly or regulations adopted by the Board pursuant to the authority granted by G.S. 18-78 (d), and the permit may and should be revoked if the permittee violates the laws or regulations pertaining to such permit. A violation of either a statute or a…