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VA SB614

VA SB614
Alcoholic beverage control; advertising materials, purchase and display of barrels.


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Introduced
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
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 the spirits themselves, through a special agreement with the manufacturer and the Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority. This physical barrel or lid would not be considered a gift and could be displayed on the retail licensee's premises, provided the licensee adheres to the terms of the barrel purchase agreement. The bill also clarifies that this new provision does not affect existing regulations regarding other types of alcoholic beverage advertising materials, which have specific value limits and restrictions on who they can be obtained from.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Continued to next session in Rehabilitation and Social Services (14-Y 0-N) (on 01/30/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB614
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB614) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1096787.PDF
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB614/text/SB614
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