License Reform Study

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* 1. Are you a licensee? If yes, please identify your business type (restaurant, hotel, grocery store, wholesaler, etc.)

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* 2. Do you represent licensees? If yes, what types of licensees do you represent (winery, restaurant convenience store)?

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* 3. Please provide the names of other states’ license structures that you would recommend Virginia ABC review and consider.

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* 4. What concerns should Virginia ABC be aware of as a new structure is developed?

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* 5. What concerns should Virginia ABC be aware of as a revised license/permit fee structure is developed?

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* 6. Do you think there is a need for a Marketplace license? A Marketplace License would permit establishments whose primary business purpose is not related to the selling of food or alcohol, to offer customers a complimentary alcoholic beverage and/or sell alcohol to customers in limited quantities. Some examples could include non-traditional venues wishing to provide complimentary alcohol to customers (e.g. wine served at a book store, champagne served at a bridal dress shop, craft beer served at a barber shop).

a. If yes, tell us why.

b. If no, are there concerns/challenges that you perceive will be created by a Marketplace license?

c. Are there any additional things that you think should be included in this license?

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* 7. Should license/permit fees cover all costs to issue, monitor, and enforce licenses? Why or Why Not?

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* 8. Should a portion of cost to issue, monitor and enforce licenses be borne by the state via taxes? Why or Why Not?

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* 9. Should license/permit fees be linked to the level of privileges granted (i.e. larger seating capacity should drive higher license fees)? Why or Why Not?

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* 10. Please provide any proposal(s), suggestion(s) or ideas for how license/permit fees could be restructured?

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* 11. What would a licensing structure look like that would benefit your business type?

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* 12. As we think about implementing a modified license and fee structure, are there steps in the licensing application process where we could improve the experience for applicants?

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* 13. If you have another other comments or suggestions related to this study please share those ideas as well.