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ABC Community Advisory Council

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Alcohol and Aging Awareness

2008 Do Not Sell Stickers

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2007 ABC Annual Report

ABC Strategic Plan 2008 - 2010

ABC Employee Newsletter

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Governor Tim Kaine

Welcome to Virginia ABC

The Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) is:

a public safety agency with law enforcement responsibilities;
a major source of revenue for the Commonwealth;
an efficient retail business;
a provider of educational and prevention programs; and
an administrative hearing agency.

An integral part of our mission is to control the distribution of alcoholic beverages while providing excellent customer service.

Selling or serving alcohol in Virginia?
Sign up today for RSVP classes online and learn about Virginia alcohol laws.

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