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VA HB384

VA HB384
Alcoholic beverage control; advertising materials, purchase and display of barrels.


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Introduced
01/12/2026
In Committee
01/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Regular Session

Bill Summary

Alcoholic beverage control; advertising materials; purchase and display of barrels. Allows a retail licensee to elect to receive the physical barrel or lid in addition to purchasing the bottled contents of a distilled spirits barrel from a manufacturer through a barrel purchase agreement supplied to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority. The bill provides that such physical barrel or lid shall not be considered a gift and may be displayed on the retail licensee's premises.

AI Summary

This bill allows retail licensees, such as bars and liquor stores, to purchase the physical barrel or lid from which distilled spirits were bottled, in addition to buying the bottled spirits themselves, from a manufacturer. This is done through a specific agreement provided to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (the "Authority"). Importantly, the bill clarifies that receiving the physical barrel or lid in this manner will not be considered a gift, and the retail licensee is permitted to display it on their premises. The retail licensee will be responsible for adhering to all the terms and conditions outlined in the barrel purchase agreement.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Left in Committee General Laws (on 02/18/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB384
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB384) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1091901.PDF
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB384/text/HB384
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