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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Zoning; special exceptions; City of Portsmouth. Adds the City of Portsmouth to those localities that have been granted authority to impose a condition upon any special exception relating to retail alcoholic beverage control licensees that provides that such special exception will automatically expire upon a change of ownership of the property, a change in possession, a change in the operation or management of a facility, or the passage of a specific period of time.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to grant the City of Portsmouth the authority to impose a specific condition on special exceptions related to businesses selling alcoholic beverages for retail. This condition would automatically terminate the special exception if there is a change in ownership of the property, a change in possession, a change in how the facility is operated or managed, or if a predetermined time period expires. This provision is similar to authority already granted to the cities of Hampton and Norfolk.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Left in Committee Counties, Cities and Towns (on 02/18/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB679 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB679/text/HB679 |
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