CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Channel 9 has obtained information about the new restrictions on alcohol sales in Mecklenburg County expected to be announced Wednesday.

Through a source, Channel 9 government reporter Joe Bruno got his hands on the new business restriction proclamation that is currently being distributed to mayors across the county to sign.

It bans onsite food and drink consumption after 11 p.m. in places that serve alcohol. That applies to indoor and outdoor seating. Restaurants that serve alcohol will only be able to offer takeout and delivery after 11 p.m.

It also bans places from allowing people to eat or drink while sitting or standing at the bar and puts a hold on shared touch games like pool, darts and pinball.

All outdoor activities and gatherings will be limited to 25 people, with the exception of church weddings and funerals.

The restrictions will go into effect as soon as the proclamation is signed by county officials along with leaders in Charlotte, Matthews, Davidson, Mint Hill and Pineville making Tuesday night the last night restaurants and breweries in those municipalities can have seated service after 11 p.m.

Huntersville and Cornelius will not be signing.

The order will run concurrently with the governor’s Phase 2 order, so the restrictions will be in place until at least Aug. 7.

The county is holding a press conference at 2 p.m. Wednesday and is expected to discuss the new restrictions.

Gov. Roy Cooper said this move could help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

“Those decisions can be a good one,” Cooper said. “My dad used to tell me nothing good happens after 11 p.m. Well people do when they are in bars and are together or in restaurants, they could increase the spread of the virus and it’s a toll that could be used to slow that down.”

The county manager and deputy public health director will lead Wednesday’s press conference.

In South Carolina, Gov. Henry McMaster issued a “last call” order, banning the sale of alcohol at bars and restaurants after 11 p.m. In North Carolina, Orange County, which includes Chapel Hill, says businesses won’t be able to sell alcohol after 10 p.m and restaurants will also have to close dining rooms by 10 p.m.

Charlotte’s restrictions will look more like Orange County’s than South Carolina’s.

When the county first initiated the proclamation, Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles said she would sign it.

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Last week, County Manager Dena Diorio updated the Board of County Commissioners regarding the status of the proclamation that would restrict when alcohol sales can occur in the county, the City of Charlotte, and several of the towns.

“The revised proclamation prohibiting alcohol sales is being finalized today,” Diorio said in the email. “It will then be sent to State EM for legal review. Once approved it will be distributed for signature. We will hold a media availability early next week when the document is finalized and executed.”

The ban would impact Charlotte, Davidson, Matthews, Mint Hill, Pineville and the unincorporated parts of Mecklenburg County.

Cornelius and Huntersville are not following it.