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Top News and Resources for Restaurants & Hotels

*NEW* ABC Commission Allows Temp Extension of Premises (5/24)

Source: NC ABC Commission

5/27/20

*NEW* ABC Phase 2 Guidance on E.O. 141 (5/24)

Source: NC ABC Commission

5/27/20

*NEW* Breweries, Wineries, Distilleries Not Classified as ‘Bars’ in E.O. 141

Source: NC ABC Commission

5/27/20

*UPDATED* NCRLA FAQ – Phase 2, Executive Order No. 141 (5/22)

Source: NCRLA

5/27/20

*NEW* Executive Order 141 (5/20)

Source: Office of the Governor

5/27/20

*NEW* FAQ for Executive Order No. 141

Source: Office of the Governor

5/27/20

*UPDATED* Interim Reopening Guidance for Restaurants (5/22)

Source: NCDHHS

5/27/20

Fact sheet: When are other states reopening?

Source: National Restaurant Association

5/27/20

COVID-19 Economic Impact on Restaurants & Hotels

Updated Hotel industry letter to Congress (5/20)

Source: AHLA

5/27/20

NC COVID-19 Restaurant Impact Snapshot (5/5)

Source: National Restaurant Association

5/27/20

Infographic: Restaurant Industry Impact – Survey Results (4/20)

Source: National Restaurant Association

5/27/20

VIDEO: COVID-19 & NC Jobs

Source: John Locke Foundation

5/27/20

Impact on NC Restaurants and Hotels (as of 3/25)

Source: NCRLA

5/27/20

Impact on US Hotels (online as of 3/29)

Source: American Hotel & Lodging Association

5/27/20

Impact on US Restaurants (as of 3/24)

Source: National Restaurant Association

5/27/20

What’s Happening in the Hospitality Industry in Other States

Source: National Restaurant Association

5/27/20

Reopening

*UPDATED* Interim Reopening Guidance for Restaurants (5/22)

Source: NCDHHS

5/27/20

Relief and Aid for Restaurants & Hotels

Guidance on New Laws

The Covid-19 Recovery Act and Limited Immunity for Essential Businesses (5/7)

Source: CSH Law

5/27/20

OSHA Unveils COVID-19 Related Enforcement Plan (4/16)

Source: OSHA

5/27/20

Explainer: SBA COVID-19 Relief Options for Small Business (4/3)

Source: SBA

5/27/20

NCRLA Advocacy

Declarations & Executive Orders

*NEW* Breweries, Wineries, Distilleries Not Classified as ‘Bars’ in E.O. 141

Source: NC ABC Commission

5/27/20

*UPDATED* NCRLA FAQ – Phase 2, Executive Order No. 141 (5/22)

Source: NCRLA

5/27/20

*NEW* Executive Order 141 (5/20)

Source: Office of the Governor

5/27/20

*NEW* FAQ for Executive Order No. 141

Source: Office of the Governor

5/27/20

Health Department & Virus Info

PPE for NCRLA Members (5/4)

Source: Active Medical Supply

5/27/20

Operations & Best Practices

*UPDATED* Interim Reopening Guidance for Restaurants (5/22)

Source: NCDHHS

5/27/20

AHLA Launches ‘Stay Safe’ Initiative (5/4)

Source: AHLA

5/27/20

Employee Support

Mental Health & Substance Abuse Resources

Source: UnitedHealthGroup

5/27/20

Worker Relief Fund Options

Source: NCRLA

5/27/20

ABC Commission

*NEW* ABC Commission Allows Temp Extension of Premises (5/24)

Source: NC ABC Commission

5/27/20

*NEW* ABC Phase 2 Guidance on E.O. 141 (5/24)

Source: NC ABC Commission

5/27/20

*NEW* Breweries, Wineries, Distilleries Not Classified as ‘Bars’ in E.O. 141

Source: NC ABC Commission

5/27/20

ABC Registration and Renewal Grace Period

Source: NC ABC Commission

5/27/20

ABC Guidance on Executive Order 118

Source: NC ABC Commission

5/27/20

North Carolina ABC Issues and COVID-19 (3/31)

Source: Williams Mullen

5/27/20

ABC to allow buybacks of liquor from restaurants/bars

Source: NC ABC Commission

5/27/20