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Agency
Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority
 
Board
Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Board of Directors
 
chapter
Other Provisions [3 VAC 5 ‑ 70]
 
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description This chapter includes general provisions regarding various permits and recordkeeping requirements for persons engaged in activities regulated by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.
State Authority Title 4.1, Code of Virginia
Federal Authority None entered
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation 1. To maintain reasonable controls on the transportation, storage, and sale of alcoholic beverages in the Commonwealth through a permit procedure for transporting alcoholic beverages through the Commonwealth, sacramental wine, culinary uses, hospital, industrial or manufacturing uses, contract distilling, bonded and out of bond warehouse operations, sale of beer in kegs, and grain alcohol;
2. To require licensees of the Board to maintain sufficient records of purchases and sales of alcoholic beverages to ensure regulatory compliance without unreasonable burden;
3. To provide a reasonable means for first-time violators of the Board’s regulations to avoid the expense of an administrative hearing by agreeing to accept a prescribed penalty; and
4. To provide guidance to licensees in situations not covered by other chapters.
Meetings See all meetings (4) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: LaTonya D. Hucks-Watkins  / Senior Legal Counsel
Address: 7450 Freight Way
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
Email Address: latonya.hucks-watkins@virginiaabc.com
Telephone: (804)213-4698    FAX: (804)213-4574    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
None

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Chapter 70 Regulatory Reform and Periodic Review Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/26/2025.
Industrial Permit Fees Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/05/2024.
Transportation Limits
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/09/2022.
Grain Alcohol Proof Limit
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/17/2022.
License Reform Regulation Amendments
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/01/2022.
Internet Beer Retailer Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/08/2020.
Schedule of Penalties for first -offense violations Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/21/2019.
Grain Alcohol Proof Increase
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/12/2017.
Procedures for handling cider; authorized licensees; containers, labels; markup; age limits. Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/03/2017.
Transportation of alcoholic beverages; noncommercial permits; commercial carrier permits; refusal, suspension or revocation of permits; exceptions; out-of-state limitation not effected. Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/15/2017.
Gifts of Alcoholic Beverages Generally; Exceptions Wine and Beer Tastings; Taxes and Records Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/15/2016.
Implementing Chp. 404, 2015 Acts of Assembly: Gifts Given by On-Premises Retail Licensees Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/28/2016.
Updating Other Provisions Regulations as a Result of Periodic Review Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/18/2013.
Proration of License Fee for Businesses Destroyed by Natural Disaster Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/18/2013.
Penalty Waiver for First-Time Violations Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/03/2012.
Marketing Portal and Fulfillment Warehouse Licenses Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/04/2012.
Records Kept By Licensees Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/19/2012.
Reduction in Penalty for Certified Alcohol Server Training Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/16/2011.
Delivery Permit Records and Reports Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/28/2009.
Internet Wine Retailer Records and Reports Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/01/2008.
Cider Peddling and Invoicing Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/28/2002.
Conforming various regulations to statutory changes and price increase reporting Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/19/2007.
Direct Shipping Rules Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/30/2005.
Emergency Regulation (Credit Cards) Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/01/2001.
Emergency Regulation (Waiver of Hearing and Payment of Civil Charge) Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/01/2001.

Withdrawn Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Amendments Arising from Periodic Review NOIRA Stage withdrawn on 08/11/2006 after the comment period had ended.
Notice of Intended Regulatory Action NOIRA Stage withdrawn on 02/28/2001 after the comment period had ended.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
4/26/2019 Agency Completed Amend
9/27/2011 Agency Completed Amend
1/26/2004 Agency Completed Amend