2010 Updates and New License Types
ABC License and Retail Updates Effective July 1, 2010
Retail License Application
Virginia ABC is now providing a fillable PDF version of the retail license application. Applicants may type directly into the downloaded PDF. (Please be sure to print the forms after completion as the document cannot be saved and there is no online retail submission at this time.) The retail application may also be downloaded, printed and completed by hand as done previously. For more information, visit our Retail Licenses page.
Shipper Price Increase
The state license fee for all shipper licenses will increase from $65 to $95. The non-refundable application fee will remain $65. Specific privileges affected by this change include:
| Beer Shipper - In State | Beer Shipper - Out of State |
| Wine Shipper - In State | Wine Shipper - Out of State |
| Wine and Beer Shipper - In State | Wine and Beer Shipper - Out of State |
Tasting Events at ABC Stores
Distilled spirits and farm winery wine tasting events may now be conducted at ABC stores by representatives of distilled spirits and wine companies. Vendors may choose up to three products to showcase at each tasting event, and should submit tasting event dates, times, stores and products to be tasted to ABC's Marketing & Merchandising section (804-213-4701) in writing 60 days in advance of the proposed event. Vendors will be notified in writing if their request has been approved. For more information, visit our ABC Tasting Events page.
Vendor representatives should be prepared to show ABC store management a copy of their Solicitor Tasting Permit and an ID showing the employee name and name of the company they represent. There is no charge for tasting events held at ABC stores; however, there is a $50 annual fee for the required Solicitor Tasting Permit. To apply for a Solicitor Tasting Permit, see Forms and Reports under New Applicant Forms.
2010 New License Types
Two compliance (industry) license types have been added under Code of Virginia § 4.1-209:
The Fulfillment Warehouse License authorizes agricultural cooperative associations (as defined in §13.1-313) with businesses located in Virginia to receive, store, pick, pack and ship wine or beer owned by holders of wine or beer shipper's licenses, all in accordance with Board Regulations. No wholesale wine or wholesale beer licensee, whether licensed in Virginia or not, nor any person under common control of such license, shall acquire or hold any financial interest, direct or indirect, in the business for which any Fulfillment Warehouse license is issued. The cost for this license is a $65 non-refundable application fee + $120 state license fee.
The Marketing Portal License authorizes agricultural cooperative associations organized under the provisions of the Agricultural Cooperative Association Act (§13.1-312 et seq.) with businesses located in Virginia, in accordance with Board Regulations, to solicit and receive orders for wine or beer through the Internet from persons in Virginia to whom wine or beer may be lawfully sold, on behalf of holders of wine or beer shipper's licenses. Upon receipt of an order for wine or beer, the licensee shall forward it to a holder of a wine or beer shipper's license for fulfillment. Marketing Portal licensees may also accept payment on behalf of the shipper. The cost for this license is a $65 non-refundable application fee + $150 state license fee.
To apply for either of these licenses, please complete the Retail License Application located on the Forms and Reports page under New Applicant Forms. Questions regarding Fulfillment Warehouse or Marketing Portal licenses should be directed to your ABC Compliance Agent.