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VA Code § 4.1-103.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 4.1 - Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Control|Chapter 1 - Definitions and General Provisions|§ 4.1-103.1. Criminal history records check required on certain employees; reimbursement of costs

All persons hired by the Authority whose job duties involve access to or handling of the Authority's funds or merchandise shall be subject to a criminal history records check before, and as a condition of, employment.The Board shall develop policies regarding the employment of persons who have been convicted of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude.The Department of State Police shall be reimbursed by the Authority for the cost of investigations conducted pursuant to this section.1994, c. 34; 2015, cc. 38, 730; 2017, cc. 698, 707.
VA Code § 4.1-104 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 4.1 - Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Control|Chapter 1 - Definitions and General Provisions|§ 4.1-104. Purchases by the Board

The purchasing of alcoholic beverages and mixers, products used in connection with distilled spirits intended for resale, or products licensed by the Virginia Tourism Corporation as specified in § 4.1-103 intended for resale, the making of leases, and the purchasing of real estate by the Board under the provisions of this title are exempt from the Virginia Public Procurement Act (§ 2.2-4300 et seq.).Code 1950, § 4-18; 1993, c. 866; 1996, c. 558; 2008, c. 135; 2016, c. 21.
VA Code § 4.1-105 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 4.1 - Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Control|Chapter 1 - Definitions and General Provisions|§ 4.1-105. Police power of members, agents and employees of Board

Members of the Board are vested, and such agents and employees of the Board designated by it shall be vested, with like power to enforce the provisions of (i) this title and the criminal laws of the Commonwealth as is vested in the chief law-enforcement officer of a county, city, or town; (ii) § 3.2-4207; (iii) § 18.2-371.2; and (iv) § 58.1-1037.Code 1950, § 4-8; 1993, c. 866; 1997, cc. 812, 882; 2000, cc. 880, 901; 2006, c. 695.
VA Code § 4.1-106 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 4.1 - Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Control|Chapter 1 - Definitions and General Provisions|§ 4.1-106. Liability of Board members; suits by and against Board

A. No Board member may be sued civilly for doing or omitting to do any act in the performance of his duties as prescribed by this title, except by the Commonwealth, and then only in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond. Such proceedings by the Commonwealth shall be instituted and conducted by the Attorney General.B. The Board may, in the name of the Commonwealth, be sued in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond to enforce any contract made by it or to recover damages for any breach thereof. The Board may defend the proceedings and may institute proceedings in any court. No such proceedings shall be taken against, or in the names of, the members of the Board.Code 1950, § 4-12; 1993, c. 866.
VA Code § 4.1-107 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 4.1 - Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Control|Chapter 1 - Definitions and General Provisions|§ 4.1-107. Counsel for members, agents and employees of Board

If any member, agent, or employee of the Board shall be arrested, indicted or otherwise prosecuted on any charge arising out of any act committed in the discharge of his official duties, the Board chairman may employ special counsel approved by the Attorney General to defend such member, agent, or employee. The compensation for special counsel employed pursuant to this section, shall, subject to the approval of the Attorney General, be paid in the same manner as other expenses incident to the administration of this title are paid.Code 1950, § 4-20; 1958, c. 542; 1993, c. 866.
VA Code § 4.1-108 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 4.1 - Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Control|Chapter 1 - Definitions and General Provisions|§ 4.1-108. Hearings; representation by counsel

Any licensee or applicant for any license granted by the Board shall have the right to be represented by counsel at any Board hearing for which he has received notice. The licensee or applicant shall not be required to be represented by counsel during such hearing. Any officer or director of a corporation may examine, cross-examine and question witnesses; present evidence on behalf of the corporation; and draw conclusions and make arguments before the Board or hearing officers without being in violation of the provisions of § 54.1-3904.1989, c. 266, § 4-10.1; 1993, c. 866.
VA Code § 4.1-109 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 4.1 - Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Control|Chapter 1 - Definitions and General Provisions|§ 4.1-109. Hearings; allowances to witnesses

Witnesses subpoenaed to appear on behalf of the Board shall be entitled to the same allowance for expenses as witnesses for the Commonwealth in criminal cases in accordance with § 17.1-611. Such allowances shall be paid out of the fund from which other costs incurred by the Board are paid upon certification to the Comptroller.Code 1950, § 4-10; 1954, c. 709; 1993, c. 866.
VA Code § 4.1-110 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 4.1 - Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Control|Chapter 1 - Definitions and General Provisions|§ 4.1-110. Purchase orders of Board for alcoholic beverages

A. Every order of the Board for the purchase of alcoholic beverages shall be authenticated by the chairman or by a member or agent of the Board, authorized by the Board to authenticate such orders. No order shall be binding unless so authenticated.B. A duplicate of every such order shall be kept on file in the office of the Board in accordance with retention regulations established pursuant to the Virginia Public Records Act (§ 42.1-76 et seq.).C. All cancellations of orders made by the Board shall be authenticated in the same manner and a duplicate kept as required by subsection B.Code 1950, § 4-17; 1972, c. 138; 1984, c. 469; 1993, c. 866.
VA Code § 4.1-112 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 4.1 - Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Control|Chapter 1 - Definitions and General Provisions|§ 4.1-112. Regulations relating to transportation of beer and wine coolers

The Board may promulgate regulations relating to the transportation of beer and wine coolers through the Commonwealth, including a prohibition against the direct shipment of beer or wine coolers from points outside the Commonwealth to installations of the United States armed forces located within the Commonwealth for resale on such installation.1988, c. 261, § 4-144; 1993, c. 866.
VA Code § 4.1-113 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 4.1 - Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Control|Chapter 1 - Definitions and General Provisions|§ 4.1-113. Board not to regulate certain advertising in the interiors of retail establishments

A. The Board shall not regulate the use of advertising materials or decorations within the premises of a retail on-premises licensee (i) where such advertising materials or decorations cannot be seen from the street or roadway outside of the licensed establishment and (ii) if the retail establishment is located within an enclosed area with no street or roadway, where such advertising or decorations cannot be seen more than fifteen feet from the nearest window.B. This section shall not restrict the regulation of advertising materials or decorations containing references to an alcoholic beverage brand or manufacturer, except the Board shall not regulate such references contained in works of art.C. This section shall not restrict or deny the Board its authority pursuant to §§ 4.1-216, 4.1-317, and subdivisions 11, 12, 13, 16, and 21 of § 4.1-325, nor shall this section authorize any manufacturer, bottler, wholesaler or importer of any alcoholic beverages to sell, rent, lend, buy for, or give to any retailer any advertising materials or decorations under any circumstances otherwise prohibited by law.1981, c. 574, § 4-69.2; 1993, c. 866.
VA Code § 4.1-113.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 4.1 - Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Control|Chapter 1 - Definitions and General Provisions|§ 4.1-113.1. Outdoor advertising; compliance with Title 33.2

All lawfully erected outdoor alcoholic beverage signs shall comply with the provisions of this title, Board regulations, and Chapter 12 (§ 33.2-1200 et seq.) of Title 33.2 and regulations adopted pursuant thereto by the Commonwealth Transportation Board. Further, any outdoor alcoholic beverage directional sign located or to be located on highway rights-of-way shall also be governed by and comply with the Integrated Directional Sign Program administered by the Virginia Department of Transportation or its agents.2012, cc. 326, 618.
VA Code § 4.1-114 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 4.1 - Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Control|Chapter 1 - Definitions and General Provisions|§ 4.1-114. (Effective until January 1, 2022) Annual review of operations of certain mixed beverage licensees

The Board shall at least annually review the operations of each establishment holding a mixed beverage restaurant license and each person holding a caterer's license to determine whether during the preceding license year such licensee has met the food-beverage ratio required by § 4.1-210. If not met, the license granted to such licensee may be suspended or revoked. If the license is revoked, no new license may be granted to the licensee with respect to such establishment or catering business for at least one year from the date of the revocation. For the purposes of this section and § 4.1-210, "nonalcoholic beverage" shall not include any beverages, ice, water or other mixer served with an alcoholic beverage.1968, c. 7, § 4-98.7; 1980, c. 490; 1981, c. 565; 1986, c. 374; 1990, c. 402; 1993, c. 866.
VA Code § 4.1-114 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 4.1 - Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Control|Chapter 1 - Definitions and General Provisions|§ 4.1-114. (Effective January 1, 2022) Annual review of operations of certain mixed beverage licensees

The Board shall at least annually review the operations of each establishment holding a mixed beverage restaurant license and each person holding a caterer's license to determine whether during the preceding license year such licensee has met the food-beverage ratio required by § 4.1-210. If not met, the license granted to such licensee may be suspended or revoked. If the license is revoked, no new license may be granted to the licensee with respect to such establishment or catering business for at least one year from the date of the revocation. For the purposes of this section and § 4.1-210, "nonalcoholic beverage" shall not include any beverages, ice, water or other mixer served with an alcoholic beverage.1968, c. 7, § 4-98.7; 1980, c. 490; 1981, c. 565; 1986, c. 374; 1990, c. 402; 1993, c. 866.
VA Code § 4.1-115 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 4.1 - Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Control|Chapter 1 - Definitions and General Provisions|§ 4.1-115. Reports and accounting systems of Board; auditing books and records

A. The Board shall make reports to the Governor as he may require covering the administration and enforcement of this title. Additionally, the Board shall submit an annual report to the Governor and General Assembly on or before December 15 each year, which shall contain:1. A statement of the nature and amount of the business transacted by each government store during the year;2. A statement of the assets and liabilities of the Board, including a statement of income and expenses and such other financial statements and matters as may be necessary to show the result of the operations of the Board for the year;3. A statement showing the taxes collected under this title during the year;4. General information and remarks about the working of the alcoholic beverage control laws within the Commonwealth; and5. Any other information requested by the Governor.B. The Board shall maintain an accounting system in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and approved in accordance with § 2.2-803.C. A regular postaudit shall be conducted of all accounts and transactions of the Board. An annual audit of a fiscal and compliance nature of the accounts and transactions of the Board shall be conducted by the Auditor of Public Accounts on or before October 1. The cost of the annual audit and postaudit examinations shall be borne by the Board. The Board may order such other audits as it deems necessary.Code 1950, § 4-13; 1984, c. 734; 1993, c. 866; 2004, c. 650; 2005, c. 633.
VA Code § 4.1-116 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 4.1 - Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Control|Chapter 1 - Definitions and General Provisions|§ 4.1-116. Disposition of moneys collected by Board; creation of Enterprise Fund; reserve fund

A. All moneys collected by the Board shall be paid directly and promptly into the state treasury, or shall be deposited to the credit of the State Treasurer in a state depository, without any deductions on account of salaries, fees, costs, charges, expenses, refunds or claims of any description whatever, as required by § 2.2-1802.All moneys so paid into the state treasury, less the net profits determined pursuant to subsection C, shall be set aside as and constitute an Enterprise Fund, subject to appropriation, for the payment of (i) the salaries and remuneration of the members, agents, and employees of the Board and (ii) all costs and expenses incurred in establishing and maintaining government stores and in the administration of the provisions of this title, including the purchasing, building, leasing and operation of distilleries and the manufacture of alcoholic beverages.B. The net profits derived under the provisions of this title shall be transferred by the Comptroller to the general fund of the state treasury quarterly, within fifty days after the close of each quarter or as otherwise provided in the appropriation act. As allowed by the Governor, the Board may deduct from the net profits quarterly a sum for the creation of a reserve fund not exceeding the sum of $2.5 million in connection with the administration of this title and to provide for the depreciation on the buildings, plants and equipment owned, held or operated by the Board.C. The term "net profits" as used in this section means the total of all moneys collected by the Board less all costs, expenses and charges authorized by this section.Code 1950, §§ 4-22, 4-23; 1960, c. 104; 1962, c. 385; 1964, c. 215; 1966, c. 431; 1968, c. 623; 1970, c. 727; 1972, cc. 138, 849; 1973, c. 349; 1974, c. 460; 1981, c. 514; 1982, c. 540; 1983, c. 427; 1984, c. 105; 1985, c. 222; 1993, c. 866.
VA Code § 4.1-117 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 4.1 - Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Control|Chapter 1 - Definitions and General Provisions|§ 4.1-117. Disposition of net profits to localities

When the moneys transferred quarterly or as otherwise provided in the appropriation act by the Comptroller to the general fund of the state treasury exceed the sum of $187,500, two-thirds of all moneys in excess of $187,500 shall be apportioned by the Comptroller and distributed quarterly within ten days following such transfer. Such payments shall be made by the Comptroller drawn on the Treasurer of Virginia to the several counties, cities, and towns of the Commonwealth, appropriated on the basis of the population of the respective counties, cities, and towns, according to the last preceding United States census. However, in the case of any town which came into existence in or about the year 1691 which is now the county seat of any county having a population of less than 45,000 but more than 40,000, and the boundaries of such town are not fixed, such portion of the moneys appropriated shall be based on an estimate of the population of such town made by the Center for Public Service. The judge of the circuit court of the county in which the town or city or greater part thereof seeking an increase under the provisions of this chapter is located may appoint two disinterested persons as commissioners, neither of whom shall reside in the county, city, or town which is the subject of the annexation proceedings. The commissioners so appointed shall determine the population of the territory annexed to the town or city as of the date of the last preceding United States census and report their findings to the court, and future distributions of the moneys allocated under the provisions of this chapter shall be made in accordance therewith. The Comptroller shall make no adjustments in his distribution of profits until the Secretary of the Commonwealth transmits to the Comptroller, pursuant to § 15.2-3209, a copy of the court order granting the petition of annexation.Code 1950, § 4-22; 1960, c. 104; 1962, c. 385; 1964, c. 215; 1966, c. 431; 1968, c. 623; 1970, c. 727; 1972, c. 849; 1973, c. 349; 1974, c. 460; 1981, c. 514; 1982, c. 540; 1983, c. 427; 1984, c. 105; 1985, c. 222; 1993, c. 866.
VA Code § 4.1-118 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 4.1 - Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Control|Chapter 1 - Definitions and General Provisions|§ 4.1-118. Certain information not to be made public

Neither the Board nor its employees shall divulge any information regarding (i) financial reports or records required pursuant to § 4.1-114; (ii) the purchase orders and invoices for beer and wine filed with the Board by wholesale beer and wine licensees; or (iii) beer and wine taxes collected from, refunded to, or adjusted for any person. The provisions of § 58.1-3 shall apply, mutatis mutandis, to beer and wine taxes collected pursuant to this title and to purchase orders and invoices for beer and wine filed with the Board by wholesale beer and wine licensees.Nothing contained in this section shall prohibit the use or release of such information or documents by the Board to any governmental or law-enforcement agency, or when considering the granting, denial, revocation, or suspension of a license or permit, or the assessment of any penalty against a licensee or permittee.Nor shall this section prohibit the Board or its employees from compiling and disseminating to any member of the public aggregate statistical information pertaining to (i) malt beverage excise tax collection as long as such information does not reveal or disclose excise tax collection from any identified licensee; (ii) the total quantities of wine sold or shipped into the Commonwealth by each out-of-state winery, distributor, or importer for resale in the Commonwealth by wholesale wine licensees collectively; (iii) the total amount of wine sales in the Commonwealth by wholesale wine licensees collectively; or (iv) the total amount of purchases or sales submitted by licensees as required pursuant to § 4.1-114, provided such information does not identify the licensee.1988, c. 261, § 4-145; 1993, c. 866; 1994, c. 179.
VA Code § 4.1-119.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 4.1 - Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Control|Chapter 1 - Definitions and General Provisions|§ 4.1-119.1. Human trafficking hotline; posted notice required

Within each government store, except for government stores established on a distiller's licensed premises pursuant to subsection D of § 4.1-119, the Authority shall post notice of the existence of a human trafficking hotline to alert possible witnesses or victims of human trafficking to the availability of a means to report crimes or gain assistance. The notice required by this section shall (i) be posted in a place readily visible and accessible to the public and (ii) meet the requirements specified in subsection C of § 40.1-11.3.2019, c. 388.
VA Code § 4.1-120 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 4.1 - Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Control|Chapter 1 - Definitions and General Provisions|§ 4.1-120. When government stores closed

A. Except as provided in subsection B, no sale or delivery of alcoholic beverages shall be made at any government store, nor shall any such store be kept open for the sale of alcoholic beverages:1. On Sunday;2. On Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day; or3. During such other periods and on such other days as the Board may direct.B. Certain government stores, as determined by the Board, may be open on Sunday for the sale of alcoholic beverages after 10:00 a.m.Code 1950, § 4-19; 1972, c. 138; 1992, c. 129; 1993, c. 866; 2004, c. 1002; 2008, c. 134; 2012, c. 245; 2019, cc. 810, 811.
VA Code § 4.1-121 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 4.1 - Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Control|Chapter 1 - Definitions and General Provisions|§ 4.1-121. Referendum on establishment of government stores

A. The qualified voters of any county, city, or town having a population of 1,000 or more may file a petition with the circuit court of the county or city, or of the county wherein the town or the greater part thereof is situated, asking that a referendum be held on the question of whether the sale by the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority of alcoholic beverages, other than beer and wine not produced by farm wineries, should be prohibited within that jurisdiction. The petition shall be signed by qualified voters equal in number to at least 10 percent of the number registered in the jurisdiction on January 1 preceding its filing or by at least 100 qualified voters, whichever is greater. Upon the filing of a petition, the court shall order the election officials of the county, city, or town, on the date fixed in the order, to conduct a referendum on the question. The clerk of the circuit court shall publish notice of the referendum in a newspaper of general circulation in the county, city, or town once a week for three consecutive weeks prior to the referendum.The question on the ballot shall be:"Shall the sale by the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority of alcoholic beverages, other than beer and wine not produced by farm wineries, be prohibited in ................ (name of county, city, or town)?"The referendum shall be ordered and held and the results certified as provided in § 24.2-684. Thereupon the court shall enter of record an order certified by the clerk of the court to be transmitted to the Board and to the governing body of the county, city, or town.B. Once a referendum has been held, no other referendum on the same question shall be held in the county, city, or town within four years of the date of the prior referendum. However, a town shall not be prescribed from holding a referendum within such period although an election has been held in the county in which the town or a part thereof is located less than four years prior thereto.Code 1950, § 4-45; 1954, c. 221; 1974, c. 399; 1975, c. 517; 1977, c. 683; 1980, cc. 541, 543; 1984, c. 200; 1993, c. 866; 2015, cc. 38, 730; 2019, cc. 37, 178.