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 set the minimum sales of oysters and other fresh seafood that must be sold to qualify for a gourmet oyster house license.

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

Statutory Authority: §§ 4.1-103 and 4.1-111 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: January 4, 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.