NOTICES OF INTENDED REGULATORY ACTION
Vol. 28 Iss. 24 - July 30, 2012

TITLE 3. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Advertising
Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board intends to consider amending 3VAC5-20, Advertising. The purpose of the proposed action is to remove vague or obsolete language and lessen restrictions on advertising using novelty and specialty items, coupons, and sponsorship of public events, based on the result of a periodic review. This Notice of Intended Regulatory Action serves as the report of the findings of the regulatory review pursuant to § 2.2-4007.1 of the Code of Virginia.

The agency does not intend to hold a public hearing on the proposed action after publication in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: § 4.1-111 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: August 29, 2012.

Agency Contact: W. Curtis Coleburn III, Chief Operating Officer, Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 2901 Hermitage Road, Richmond, VA 23220, telephone (804) 213-4409, FAX (804) 213-4411, TTY (804) 213-4687, or email curtis.coleburn@abc.virginia.gov.

VA.R. Doc. No. R12-3235; Filed July 2, 2012, 12:48 p.m.
TITLE 3. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Tied-House
Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board intends to consider amending 3VAC5-30, Tied-House. The purpose of the proposed action is to modernize the board's regulations maintaining a reasonable separation between retailers and other alcoholic beverage industry members as a result of suggestions received during the recent periodic review. This Notice of Intended Regulatory Action serves as the report of the findings of the regulatory review pursuant to § 2.2-4007.1 of the Code of Virginia.

The agency does not intend to hold a public hearing on the proposed action after publication in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: § 4.1-111 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: August 29, 2012.

Agency Contact: W. Curtis Coleburn III, Chief Operating Officer, Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 2901 Hermitage Road, Richmond, VA 23220, telephone (804) 213-4409, FAX (804) 213-4411, TTY (804) 213-4687, or email curtis.coleburn@abc.virginia.gov.

VA.R. Doc. No. R12-3236; Filed July 3, 2012, 10:00 a.m.
TITLE 3. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Requirements for Product Approval
Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board intends to consider amending 3VAC5-40, Requirements for Product Approval. The purpose of the proposed action is to simplify the approval process for new wine and beer products to be sold in Virginia, as suggested during the recent periodic review. This Notice of Intended Regulatory Action serves as the report of the findings of the regulatory review pursuant to § 2.2-4007.1 of the Code of Virginia.

The agency does not intend to hold a public hearing on the proposed action after publication in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: § 4.1-111 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: August 29, 2012.

Agency Contact: W. Curtis Coleburn III, Chief Operating Officer, Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 2901 Hermitage Road, Richmond, VA 23220, telephone (804) 213-4409, FAX (804) 213-4411, TTY (804) 213-4687, or email curtis.coleburn@abc.virginia.gov.

VA.R. Doc. No. R12-3237; Filed July 2, 2012, 12:56 p.m.
TITLE 3. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Retail Operations
Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board intends to consider amending 3VAC5-50, Retail Operations. The purpose of the proposed action is to simplify and modernize the board's regulations regarding the operation of licensed retail establishments, including food sale requirements and restrictions on drink specials, as a result of the recent periodic review. This Notice of Intended Regulatory Action serves as the report of the findings of the regulatory review pursuant to § 2.2-4007.1 of the Code of Virginia.

The agency does not intend to hold a public hearing on the proposed action after publication in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: § 4.1-111 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: August 29, 2012.

Agency Contact: W. Curtis Coleburn III, Chief Operating Officer, Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 2901 Hermitage Road, Richmond, VA 23220, telephone (804) 213-4409, FAX (804) 213-4411, TTY (804) 213-4687, or email curtis.coleburn@abc.virginia.gov.

VA.R. Doc. No. R12-3239; Filed July 4, 2012, 9:47 a.m.
TITLE 3. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Manufacturers and Wholesalers Operations
Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board intends to consider amending 3VAC5-60, Manufacturers and Wholesalers Operations. The purpose of the proposed action is to simplify and modernize reporting requirements and other limitations on alcoholic beverage manufacturers and wholesalers, as suggested by the recent periodic review. This Notice of Intended Regulatory Action serves as the report of the findings of the regulatory review pursuant to § 2.2-4007.1 of the Code of Virginia.

The agency does not intend to hold a public hearing on the proposed action after publication in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: § 4.1-111 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: August 29, 2012.

Agency Contact: W. Curtis Coleburn III, Chief Operating Officer, Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 2901 Hermitage Road, Richmond, VA 23220, telephone (804) 213-4409, FAX (804) 213-4411, TTY (804) 213-4687, or email curtis.coleburn@abc.virginia.gov.

VA.R. Doc. No. R12-3240; Filed July 4, 2012, 9:47 a.m.
TITLE 3. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Other Provisions
Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board intends to consider amending 3VAC5-70, Other Provisions. The purpose of the proposed action is to amend regulations related to recordkeeping by licensees, gifts of alcoholic beverages, price discrimination, and penalties for first-time violators of board regulations, as suggested in the recent periodic review. This Notice of Intended Regulatory Action serves as the report of the findings of the regulatory review pursuant to § 2.2-4007.1 of the Code of Virginia.

The agency does not intend to hold a public hearing on the proposed action after publication in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: § 4.1-111 Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: August 29, 2012.

Agency Contact: W. Curtis Coleburn III, Chief Operating Officer, Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 2901 Hermitage Road, Richmond, VA 23220, telephone (804) 213-4409, FAX (804) 213-4411, TTY (804) 213-4687, or email curtis.coleburn@abc.virginia.gov.

VA.R. Doc. No. R12-3241; Filed July 4, 2012, 9:48 a.m.