Virginia lawmakers vote to make cocktails to go permanent
Lawmakers in both houses have decided Virginia should keep the ability to sell cocktails to go.
During the pandemic, Virginia was one the states that allowed the sale of cocktails to go on a temporary basis to help businesses survive through struggling times. As it stands, that ability will expire on July 1, 2024.
House Bill 688, patroned by Delegate Jay Leftwich, and Senate Bill 635, patroned by Senator Aaron Rouse, repeal the sunset date. And the bills give properly licensed distillers, restaurants, and farm wineries a permanent ability to sell mixed beverages and pre-mixed wine for off-premises consumption.
The final vote in the House received overwhelming support with an 81-18 vote. In the Senate, the vote in favor was unanimous.
Although the bill still has to be signed int...
