Enforcement

Virginia ABC’s Bureau of Law Enforcement was recently named the Liquor Law Enforcement “Agency of Year” by the National Liquor Law Enforcement Association (NLLEA), a title earned by dedicated enforcement work in several areas. A community policing initiative, an online training program for those who sell and serve alcohol and effective new measures to stop violent, escalating crimes at licensed restaurants are a sample of the initiatives that earned this national recognition.

Thanks to Virginia ABC’s community policing training program, law enforcement agencies around the state are better equipped to respond to the most pressing alcohol-related problems in their jurisdictions. The Virginia ABC Bureau of Law Enforcement is continuing the training program as part of its commitment to collaborating with local police and licensees to proactively reduce incidents involving alcohol.

Virginia ABC recently celebrated the relocation of its Staunton regional office. That office serves more than 1,300 licensees in ten counties and six cities in the Shenandoah Valley and Virginia Highlands. To inquire about applications, renewals or other enforcement issues, contact your regional office.

Because laws and cultural traditions surrounding alcohol differ throughout the world, Virginia ABC translated important alcohol-related laws into Spanish to better serve its Hispanic citizens and businesses. Read more.

Are you relocating to the commonwealth? Will you be importing wine, beer or spirits as part of your items? The Code of Virginia states that if you bring more than a gallon of alcoholic beverages into Virginia with your household goods, you need to complete a form. Read more.