2/15/2018 12:37 pm
Date / Time filed with the Register of Regulations
VA.R. Document Number: R____-______
Virginia Register Publication Information

Transmittal Sheet: Response to Petition for Rulemaking
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Initial Agency Notice
Agency Decision
Promulgating Board: Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
Regulatory Coordinator: LaTonya D. Hucks

(804)213-4569

latonya.hucks@abc.virginia.gov
Agency Contact: LaTonya D. Hucks

Legal Liaison

(804)213-4698

latonya.hucks@abc.virginia.gov
Contact Address: Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control

2901 Hermitage Rd.

Richmond, VA 23220
Chapter Affected:
vac 5 - 70: Other Provisions
Statutory Authority: State: Title 4.1, Code of Virginia

Federal:
Date Petition Received 02/15/2018
Petitioner Trevor Shand
 Petitioner's Request
I am a married 43-year-old father of two.  I live in central Virginia, which has a great microbrew scene. A few months ago, I picked up an old fridge and converted it to a kegerator so I could enjoy local brews on tap. But, I quickly realized, because of the keg laws in Virginia, buying kegs is a pain.  When I go into the grocery store, I have to go to customer service, wait in line, fill out a tag, pay a deposit, have them bring up the keg, and tag it.  I live in Charlottesville, a college town, and while I am waiting in line, I routinely watch a couple of college students check out with double digit number of 30 packs, with no more hassle than showing an ID. I guess I understand the original idea around the keg tagging laws but it seems to be more bureaucracy and paperwork than actually accomplishing what it is supposed to. Can I simply purchase a keg as I do cases or six-packs?  I may be a voice of one, but I for one would support repealing the keg laws, that is:  3VAC5-70-180. Regulation of the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages in Kegs and Other Containers; Permit and Registration; Other Requirements.  Below is a link to an article about Michigan repealing its similar law:  http://www.mlive.com/news/index.ssf/2017/11/michigan_keg_tag_law_repealed.html  
 Agency Plan
In accordance with Va. Code ยง2.2-4007.B, the petition has been filed with the Register of Regulations.  The petition will be published in the 34:15 Volume of The Register on March 19, 2018.   Public comment will be requested until April 9, 2018.  Comment on the petition may be sent by email, regular mail, or posted on the Virginia Regulatory Townhall at www.townhall.virginia.gov.  Following receipt of all comments on the petition to amend the regulation, the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board will decide whether to make any changes to the regulatory language.  This matter will be considered by the Board when they next convene following the end of the comment period (April 27, 2018).  The Board will issue a written decision on the petition within 90 days of the close of the comment period.
Publication Date 03/19/2018  (comment period will also begin on this date)
Comment End Date 04/09/2018