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Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority
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Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Board of Directors
Petition 244
Petition Information
Petition Title Prohibit Wine Wholesalers from Charging Fees.
Date Filed 4/20/2016    [Transmittal Sheet]
Petitioner Terri Bierne, Esq. – Eastern Counsel to the Wine Institute 
Petitioner's Request

A request has submitted by the Wine Institute to the Board requesting that this section be amended to prohibit wine wholesale licensees from charging an additional fee or upcharge on split or mixed cases of wine sold to retail licensees.

 
Agency's Plan

In accordance with Virginia law, the petition has been filed with the Register of Regulations and posted on the Virginia Regulatory Townhall at www.townhall.virginia.gov.  Comment on the petition will be requested until May 20, 2016 and may be posted on the Townhall or sent to the Board.

Following receipt of comments on the petition to amend regulations, the matter will be considered by the full Board to determine if there is sufficient need or interest to pursue formal amendment to the current rule.

 
Comment Period Began 4/20/2016    Ended 5/20/2016
4 comments
Virginia Register Announcement Submitted on 4/20/2016
 
The Virginia Register of Regulations
 
Published on: 4/20/2016     Volume: 32  Issue: 19
Agency Decision Take no action [Transmittal Sheet]    
Response Date 7/6/2016
Decision Publication Date Published on: 7/25/2016     Volume: 32  Issue: 24
Agency Decision Summary

The Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Board held a public comment period concerning the petition that requested an amendment to the existing pricing regulation.  The petitioner requested that the existing regulation be amended to prohibit wine wholesalers from charging an additional fee to retailers when less than a full case of wine was purchased.


The Board took public comment at a meeting on June 22, 2016.  At this meeting, the Board heard from the petitioner and declined to proceed with the requested regulatory action.

 


Contact Information
Name / Title: Shawn Walker  / Director of Law Enforcement
Address: 2901 Hermitage Rd.
Richmond, 23220
Email Address: shawn.walker@abc.virginia.gov
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