Virginia ABC agents do compliance checks with establishments. However, each agent has hundreds of licensees to oversee.  To increase compliance with state law, we suggest adding a statement to each ABC manager on duty sign in each licensed establishment advertising the ABC Law Violation Crimeline.   Receiving tips from patrons, will help ABC agents focus efforts on problem establishments.  The following statement is an example:

“It is illegal in Virginia to serve intoxicated individuals or those under 21. To report an ABC Law Violation call 866-437-3155.” 

We also encourage the ABC to allow text a tip to increase the likelihood that patrons will contact the Crimeline.