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 establish the guidelines under which restaurants licensed to sell mixed beverages may infuse, store, and sell flavored distilled spirits.

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.

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.

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 add a new section allowing for the proration of a license fee when a business licensed by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control is destroyed by an act of God, including but not limited to fire, earthquake, hurricane, storm, or similar natural disaster or phenomenon.

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.

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the State Lottery Department intends to consider amending 11VAC5-20, Administration Regulations. The purpose of the proposed action is to amend the regulation regarding new technology, including social media, and update definitions.

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

Statutory Authority: § 58.1-4007 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: January 4, 2012.

Agency Contact: Mitch Belton, Contract and Project Coordinator, State Lottery Department, 900 East Main Street, 9th Floor, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 692-7136, FAX (804) 692-7325, or email mbelton@valottery.com.

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the State Lottery Department intends to consider amending 11VAC5-31, Licensing Regulations. The purpose of the proposed action is to (i) further define the process for submission of applications for licensing, (ii) clarify minimum requirements to become or maintain status as an approved retailer, and (iii) allow options for becoming a "bonded" retailer.

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

Statutory Authority: § 58.1-4007 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: January 4, 2012.

Agency Contact: Mitch Belton, Contract and Project Coordinator, State Lottery Department, 900 East Main Street, 9th Floor, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 692-7136, FAX (804) 692-7325, or email mbelton@valottery.com.

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the State Lottery Department intends to consider amending 11VAC5-41, Lottery Game Regulations. The purpose of the proposed action is to (i) update various definitions, (ii) increase communication through the use of technology to expand the venues available to the public for gathering information pertaining to lottery games, and (iii) clarify where lottery consumers can receive customer assistance and general guidelines for prize redemption.

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

Statutory Authority: § 58.1-4007 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: January 4, 2012.

Agency Contact: Mitch Belton, Contract and Project Coordinator, State Lottery Department, 900 East Main Street, 9th Floor, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 692-7136, FAX (804) 692-7325, or email mbelton@valottery.com.