Va. legislature OKs tastings at ABC stores
Virginia: Va. legislature OKs tastings at ABC stores
Source: BusinessWeek
March 1st
You soon could begin sipping wine and liquor at your local ABC store.
The General Assembly on Monday passed a bill to allow tasting events at the government-run Alcoholic Beverage Control stores.
The House had amended the bill to require that the tastings be conducted by an employee or representative of the spirits or farm winery that has received a permit to conduct such events. The Senate voted 30-10 Monday to agree with that change.
Opponents argued a state-run facility is no place to give away alcohol.
The bill now goes to Gov. Bob McDonnell, who can sign, amend or veto it.
Source: BusinessWeek
March 1st
You soon could begin sipping wine and liquor at your local ABC store.
The General Assembly on Monday passed a bill to allow tasting events at the government-run Alcoholic Beverage Control stores.
The House had amended the bill to require that the tastings be conducted by an employee or representative of the spirits or farm winery that has received a permit to conduct such events. The Senate voted 30-10 Monday to agree with that change.
Opponents argued a state-run facility is no place to give away alcohol.
The bill now goes to Gov. Bob McDonnell, who can sign, amend or veto it.