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A mixed beverage carrier license authorizes the licensee to sell and serve mixed beverages to passengers aboard trains, boats, airplanes, or buses while the carrier is located in the Commonwealth of Virginia or in designated areas including airport passenger lounges at airports in the Commonwealth. The licensee is also authorized to sell and serve wine and beer for on-premises consumption or in closed containers for off-premises consumption.
Fee(s)
Fees are based on the following classifications:
Airplane—$2,360
Airplane Passenger Lounge—$2,360
Boat—$910
Bus—$520
Train—$520/car
References
COV 4.1-206.3.(A)(4)—Retail licenses
COV 4.1-231.1.(A)(3)(f)—Fees on state licenses
COV 4.1-233.1.(B)—Fees on local licenses
Apply for This License
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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Special agents are the primary resource for questions related to operating a business with an ABC license. Contact a special agent via your regional ABC office. For step-by-step assistance in banquet licensing, see our Licensing Wizard.Training
Virginia ABC offers free online training to help managers, sellers and servers to become more responsible and better understand ABC laws, rules and regulations. For more information, contact Community Health & Prevention, (804) 977-7440 or [email protected].
License Definitions
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Mixed Beverage Carrier
