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THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT VIRGINIA ABC
We're Open for You
Virginia ABC stores are open seven days a week, nearly every
day of the year. Check with your local store for specific hours
of operation and for information on curbside delivery. Stores
close Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Shop online anytime and opt for convenient curbside pickup
and same-day delivery where available. Shoppers throughout
most of the commonwealth can enjoy home shipping of their
products.
Visit Virginia ABC on the Web
Virginia ABC has expanded its social media presence with its
Spirited Virginia brand. Check out and follow Spirited Virginia
on Facebook and Instagram. Virginia ABC's website-ABC.
Virginia.gov-features cocktail recipes and entertaining
ideas, and enables online ordering for both licensee and retail
customers. The mobile-friendly website also offers directions
to store locations, product selection and other information.
No Underage Sales
Virginia ABC is proud of its record of not selling to underage
persons! In accordance with Virginia law, ABC employees are
prohibited from selling to individuals younger than 21. To ensure
alcohol is not sold to anyone underage, ABC store staff request
identification from customers who look younger than 30.
How Do Products Appear on Store Shelves?
Vendors of distilled spirits and related products make
presentations to Virginia ABC quarterly. ABC's decision to
list a new product is based on criteria that include trends,
category needs, sales history in other states, brand strength
and recognition, packaging and appearance, special order
demand, customer requests, price and promotional support.
Additional consideration may be given to products that are
made or distilled in the Commonwealth of Virginia or that
have been awarded the distinction of " Virginia's Finest " by the
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
After a product is approved, it is distributed to a selection of
ABC stores for sale the following quarter.
Importing/Transporting Personal Alcohol
No more than three gallons of alcoholic beverages (or the
metric equivalent) may be brought into Virginia from outside
the commonwealth except for shipments to Virginia ABC, its
licensees or new residents holding special permits. This includes
military personnel returning from overseas, new Virginia residents
moving into the state and Virginia citizens returning from vacation
outside of the commonwealth. Violations may result in fines up
to $500 and a year in jail. In addition, the vehicle used to transport
the alcohol may be impounded and confiscated.
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The Cost of a Bottle
Manufacturers and vendors establish the base cost of a distilled
spirit product. Federal tax is added before Virginia ABC calculates
the retail price (determined by size and proof) and the applicable
state liquor excise tax of 20 percent. Standard sales tax is
charged at the point of sale. The pricing process is different
for wines, mixers and other products.
Supporting All Virginia Citizens
Virginia ABC is a leading revenue producer for the commonwealth
and a source of future economic growth and innovation for the
state. The profits that Virginia ABC contributes-collected from
sales of distilled spirits at ABC stores, taxes collected on beer
and wine sales, violation penalties and license fees-provide
much needed funding for use in programs across all secretariats,
thus benefiting citizens in all areas of the state whether they
choose to drink or not. Since its establishment in 1934, Virginia
ABC has contributed over $12 billion to the commonwealth's
general fund to support state services, including substance
abuse, prevention and treatment.
Alcohol Prevention and Education Initiatives
Virginia ABC leads the commonwealth in alcohol prevention and
public education initiatives by offering training and materials
for use by licensed establishments, community groups and
parents around the state. The authority further empowers
Virginia citizens by developing partnerships, conducting
speaking engagements and presenting programs that promote
the responsible consumption of alcoholic beverages to those
of age and zero tolerance to those underage. Programming
highlights the dangers of alcohol misuse and hazardous
behaviors. In addition, Virginia ABC provides thousands of
dollars in grant funding to enhance community coalitions
and initiatives.
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