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A bed and breakfast license authorizes the licensee to serve alcoholic beverages in dining areas, private guest rooms, and other designated areas to overnight guests for on-premises consumption.
Fee(s)
$100
References
COV 4.1-206.3.(A)(9)—Retail licenses
COV 4.1-231.1.(A)(3)(j)—Fees on state licenses
COV 4.1-233.1.(A)(3)(I)—Fees on local licenses
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Completing the application may take 15–30 minutes. Average ABC processing time is 60–90 days. View the list of retail license documents (PDF) required to complete the application. Apply for this license (PDF).
The information on this page does not in any way replace or supersede what is listed in Title 4.1 of the Code of Virginia or Title 3 of the Administrative Code of Virginia. It is the responsibility of every individual or business applying for a license or permit to review, in detail, the applicable sections of the code.
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Training
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Definitions
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Bed and Breakfast
