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 the following regulations: 3VAC5-50, Retail Operations. The purpose of the proposed action is to adopt a definition of the term "dessert wines" as used in subdivision A 12 of § 4.1-210 of the Code of Virginia. A 2008 act of the General Assembly allows the holders of limited mixed beverage restaurant licenses to sell and serve "dessert wines" as defined by board regulation.

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 Comments: Public comments may be submitted until 5 p.m. on March 4, 2009.

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.

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 the following regulations: 3VAC5-70, Other Provisions. The purpose of the proposed action is to carry out the mandate of Chapter 513 of the 2008 Acts of Assembly, which amends § 4.1-227 of the Code of Virginia and requires the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board to promulgate a regulation providing for a reduction in penalty in certain disciplinary actions against licensees where the licensee can demonstrate that it has provided certified alcohol server training to its employees.

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 Code of Virginia.

Public Comments: Public comments may be submitted until 5 p.m. on March 4, 2009.

Agency Contact: Jeffrey L. Painter, Chief Administrative Officer, Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, P.O. Box 27491, Richmond, VA 23261, telephone (804) 213-4621, FAX (804) 213-4411, TTY (804) 213-4687, or email jeffrey.painter@abc.virginia.gov.

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Board of Corrections intends to consider amending the following regulations: 6VAC15-40, Minimum Standards for Jails and Lockups. The purpose of the proposed action is to review and update the regulation, as necessary, to address operational and supervision issues related to inmate access to physical activities, medical copayments, staff training, and frequency of inspections. Additional amendments may include document organization as it applies to audit and compliance documentation.

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

Statutory Authority: §§ 53.1-5; 53.1-68, and 53.1-131 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comments: Public comments may be submitted until 5 p.m. on March 4, 2009.

Agency Contact: William Wilson, Compliance and Accreditation Unit, Department of Corrections, 6900 Atmore Drive, Richmond, VA 23225, telephone (804) 674-3499, FAX (804) 674-3587, or email william.t.wilson@vadoc.virginia.gov.