Petition Information | |
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Petition Title | Prohibit Wine Wholesalers from Charging Fees. |
Date Filed | 4/20/2016 [Transmittal Sheet] |
Petitioner | Terri Bierne, Esq. – Eastern Counsel to the Wine Institute |
Petitioner's Request | A request has submitted by the Wine Institute to the Board requesting that this section be amended to prohibit wine wholesale licensees from charging an additional fee or upcharge on split or mixed cases of wine sold to retail licensees. |
Agency's Plan | In accordance with Virginia law, the petition has been filed with the Register of Regulations and posted on the Virginia Regulatory Townhall at www.townhall.virginia.gov. Comment on the petition will be requested until May 20, 2016 and may be posted on the Townhall or sent to the Board. Following receipt of comments on the petition to amend regulations, the matter will be considered by the full Board to determine if there is sufficient need or interest to pursue formal amendment to the current rule. |
Comment Period | Began 4/20/2016 Ended 5/20/2016 4 comments |
Virginia Register Announcement |
Submitted on 4/20/2016
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Agency Decision | Take no action [Transmittal Sheet] |
Response Date | 7/6/2016 |
Decision Publication Date | Published on: 7/25/2016 Volume: 32 Issue: 24 |
Agency Decision Summary | The Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Board held a public comment period concerning the petition that requested an amendment to the existing pricing regulation. The petitioner requested that the existing regulation be amended to prohibit wine wholesalers from charging an additional fee to retailers when less than a full case of wine was purchased.
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Contact Information | |
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Name / Title: | Shawn Walker / Director of Law Enforcement |
Address: |
2901 Hermitage Rd. Richmond, 23220 |
Email Address: | shawn.walker@abc.virginia.gov |
Telephone: | (804)213-4569 FAX: (804)213-4411 TDD: ()- |