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VA HB308

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Patrick Hope

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a permit system through the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority for retail tobacco product retailers
  • Requires retailers selling tobacco products to obtain and maintain a valid permit from the ABC Authority
  • Creates regulatory oversight framework for tobacco retail sales in Virginia
  • Grants ABC Authority enforcement powers over tobacco retail permitting, similar to its role with alcohol

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Legislative Description

Va. ABC Authority; permitting of retail tobacco product retailers, etc.

Last Action

Conference report agreed to by House (94-Y 2-N 0-A)

3/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance and Appropriations2/27/2026
Rehabilitation and Social Services2/18/2026
Appropriations: Transportation & Public Safety2/5/2026
Appropriations2/5/2026
General Laws: ABC/Gaming1/21/2026
General Laws1/9/2026

Full Bill Text

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