Single samples of alcoholic beverages given or sold by a licensee shall not exceed four ounces of beer, two ounces of wine, or one-half ounce of spirits, unless served as a mixed beverage, in which case a single sample of spirits may contain up to one and one-half ounces of spirits; and no more than 12 ounces of beer, five ounces of wine, or three ounces of spirits shall be offered to any person per day. Tasting licenses for mixed beverages shall be issued only for events to be held in localities that do not prohibit the sale of mixed beverages pursuant to § 4.1-124. No license shall be issued to any person to whom issuance of a retail license is prohibited. No more than 12 tasting licenses annually shall be issued to any person. The provisions of this section shall not apply to tastings conducted pursuant to § 4.1-201.1.
1996, cc. 584, 596; 2006, c. 826; 2019, cc. 37, 178; 2020, cc. 1113, 1114, 1177.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 4.1 - Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Control
Chapter 2 - Administration of Licenses
§ 4.1-200. Exemptions from licensure
§ 4.1-201. Conduct not prohibited by this subtitle; limitation
§ 4.1-202. To whom privileges conferred by licenses extend; liability for violations of law
§ 4.1-203.1. Managers of licensed retail establishments
§ 4.1-206.1. (Effective until July 1, 2024) Manufacturer licenses
§ 4.1-206.1. (Effective July 1, 2024) Manufacturer licenses
§ 4.1-206.2. Wholesale licenses
§ 4.1-206.3. (Effective until July 1, 2024) Retail licenses
§ 4.1-206.3. (Effective July 1, 2024) Retail licenses
§ 4.1-209. Wine and beer license privileges; advertising; tastings
§ 4.1-209.1. Direct shipment of wine and beer; shipper's license
§ 4.1-212. Permits required in certain instances
§ 4.1-212.1. (Effective until July 1, 2024) Delivery of wine and beer; kegs; regulations of Board
§ 4.1-212.1. (Effective July 1, 2024) Delivery of wine and beer; kegs; regulations of Board
§ 4.1-212.2. Third-party deliveries; limitations; penalties
§ 4.1-213. Manufacture and sale of cider
§ 4.1-214. Limitations on licenses; sale outside the Commonwealth
§ 4.1-215. Limitation on manufacturers, bottlers, and wholesalers; exemptions
§ 4.1-217. Limitation on brewery licenses
§ 4.1-218. Limitation on wine and beer importers
§ 4.1-219. Limitation on Class A and Class B farm wineries
§ 4.1-221. (Effective until July 1, 2024) Limitation on mixed beverage licensees; exceptions
§ 4.1-221. (Effective July 1, 2024) Limitation on mixed beverage licensees; exceptions
§ 4.1-221.1. Limitation of tasting licenses
§ 4.1-222. Conditions under which Board may refuse to grant licenses
§ 4.1-223. Conditions under which Board shall refuse to grant licenses
§ 4.1-224. Notice and hearings for refusal to grant licenses; Administrative Process Act; exceptions
§ 4.1-225. Grounds for which Board may suspend or revoke licenses
§ 4.1-225.1. Summary suspension in emergency circumstances; grounds; notice and hearing
§ 4.1-226. Grounds for which Board shall suspend or revoke licenses
§ 4.1-227. Suspension or revocation of licenses; notice and hearings; imposition of penalties
§ 4.1-228. Suspension or revocation; disposition of beverages on hand; termination
§ 4.1-229. Suspension or revocation of permits; grounds; notice and hearing; exception
§ 4.1-230. Applications for licenses; publication; notice to localities; fees; permits
§ 4.1-231.1. Fees on state licenses
§ 4.1-232. Refund of state license tax
§ 4.1-233.1. Fees on local licenses
§ 4.1-234. Tax on wine and other alcoholic beverages; exceptions
§ 4.1-236. Excise tax on beer and wine coolers; payment of tax; exceptions
§ 4.1-237. Refund and adjustments on excise tax on beer and wine coolers