Also the VA ABC pressures business on things that are not their business. Small movie-rental/convenience store renting porn? (legally!) VA ABC says, "stop renting porn or we take your license."
Awesome video -- as noted below, it only touches the absurdity of VA liquor laws. We can't even have real bars in the state, because your sales have to be at least 45% food/soda (that's the "ratio" baloney some defender of the ABC mentioned below). The leaders here yammer about freedom, but the ABC SS will shut you down in a heartbeat if you start telling people outside about your happy hour. Total hypocrisy.
why don't they just advertise in areas outside ABC's jurisdiction? put an ad in a DC paper talking about how great your place is and how worth the trip it would be
I was going to ask the same, then I read one of the top-rated comments and figured out that if they start advertising they will probably run out of alcohol too quick...
and lets be perfectly clear. ABC employees don't have any need or desire to "cross" anyone. If the ABC is "crossing" you and causing a business to lose their license, its because they have repeatedly violated ID or ratio laws. It's that easy
The whole "crossing the ABC" thing is bogus. Regulatory agents, which are VA state police, not abc employees, "sting" bars like 3 times a year. If you fail, it's your fault. And there are many chances too.
As for advertising happy hours? Menus, store signs, etc, are commonplace and no one misses it...
3 gallons of whiskey vs 6 half gallons of whiskey trouble? Odd... since almost no liquor anywhere and no liquor in the state of VA is sold in sizes larger than 1/2 gallons.
This also means bars and restaurants in VA can not serve proper sangria since it contains both wine and brandy. Lawmakers in Richmond were working on this issue last year, but I believe it fell apart.
Part of Conservative is the religious fundamentalist Right - guess what they are against. Look at all of their views before you vote - like they way they distribute wealth to the wealthy.
Virginia is also the moonshine capitol of the world. lol. Just because the law is on the books doesn't mean the public will abide by it. The people say what goes not the government. they can wipe their asses with that page of the law book. And by the way there are no "bars" in virginia. Resturaunts and night clubs serve alcohol but you wont find a business that strictly serves just alcohol.
Virginia is also the moonshine capitol of the world. lol. Just because the law is on the books doesn't mean the public will abide by it. The people say what goes not the government. they can wipe their asses with that page of the law book. And by the way there are no "bars" in virginia. Resturaunts and night clubs serve alcohol but you wont find a business that strictly serves just alcohol
wow i live massachusettes where we have all the same laws and even more like its illegal to have more than 3 oz of liquor in a drink and all alcohol promotions are illegal , and because of a new law if your caught with ONE beer in your system you will go to jail immediately and can lose your licsence for a year for first offence!!! But thats the liberal mantallity for yah .Protect yourself from yourself even when its nonsence
What the hell --is the state run by bleeding heart socialist liberals who call themselves conservatives? This is a fruitless waste of tax money. "ewww ...drinking is bad --we need to protect people from themselves so that everyone can live happy!"
What the hell --is the state run by bleeding heart socialist liberals who call themselves conservatives? This is a fruitless waste of tax money. "ewww ...drinking is bad --we need to protect people from themselves so that everyone can live happy!"
Virginia doesn't seem to comprehend that Prohibition ended 90 years ago. This idiotic ABC agency is forcing consenting adults to forgo alcohol in the name of "pubic safety". This agency should be unconstitutional.
This is what happens when you have ultra conservative politicians regulating things that are anathema to their so-called ideologoy. to the person who wrote "socialism sucks" - you've got it all wrong: conservative ideology rooted in narrowminded religious dogma sucks.
This is what happens when you have ultra conservative politicians regulating things that are anathema to their so-called idealogoy. to the person who wrote "socialism sucks" - you've got it all wrong: conservative ideology rooted in narrowminded religious dogma sucks.
Eye-opening video. We are told we have rights, but in reality they are being slowly taken away from us. Actions speak louder than words and these actions are infringing on our basic rights. Wait for the day when we can get a ticket for walking on the wrong side of the street.
Florida liquor laws are also stupid. These convoluted laws and regulations are the direct result of politicians being paid off with tiny amounts of money from special interests. If you vote them out another crook takes their place. The system has to change. Libertarian anyone?
Virgina also makes it illegal to sell alcohol after midnight. Have you seen the pissed off people in seven elevens tryna run in at 1155 lol and also why not I would love to play monopoly vodka addition or the incredible hulk twister game haha great vid
Virgina also makes it illegal to sell alcohol after midnight. Have you seen the pissed off people in seven elevens tryna run in at 1155 lol and also why not I would love to play monopoly vodka addition or the incredible hulk twister game haha great vid
The ABCs of Virginia Alcohol Law: A-Always, B-Be, C-Closing. Always be closing, always be closing. You know what it takes to drive drunk? It takes brass balls to drive drunk.
After living in VA for 20 years I moved to Maryland. In Maryland what a shock, You can not by beer or wine in Safeway, 7-11, Giant or any supermarket. It appears that the distribution of beer, wine and liquor is regulated by each county.
This video only skims the surface. It doesn't mention that restaurants have to buy their liquor at retail prices from the state monopoly -- they are not allowed to purchase products from wholesalers of their choice.
What's more, they have to place their orders at least 24 hours in advance. So if a bar runs out of vodka on Friday night, they can't replenish supplies until Monday.
I'd be interested to see actual facts and argumentation to back that up, fighterinferno. Unconstitutional Government Control is certainly favored by socialists, and prohibition itself, as well as continued attack on capitalistic liberties is more closely associated with American Progressiveism. Prohibition was led by progressives. It was certainly encouraged by B-belt Southern Baptists have since had a strict stance on alcohol. But if you look at the history you'll see it was never their war.
Europe is socialist and they dont have all these unfair extreme alcohol laws. Its also legal there in some parts for responsible law abiding citezens to use marijuana. in those "Socialist" countries, 18 year olds who are old enough to vote and die for their country have the right to drink! They also get free healthcare as one of their services. I guess socialists are really bad huh?
"What's more, they have to place their orders at least 24 hours in advance. So if a bar runs out of vodka on Friday night, they can't replenish supplies until Monday."
This isn't true. It's just a matter of how busy the ABC store you deal with is. I've placed alcohol orders and picked them up within 2 hours.
. . . not even mentioning the laws regarding guns in ABC-licensed places!
In Virginia, most adults can walk around with a handgun on their hip, and go into a cafe and have a drink, with no problem unless they act badly. That is, UNLESS they have a court-issued Concealed Handgun Permit and are carrying concealed. If they do, they are not even allowed to walk into a restaurant that is licensed to serve them a glass of wine with their meal.
I don't drink myself but I believe that people should have the freedom to run their businesses as they see fit. All this government regulation not only looses the business money but the state as well since they cannot tax what is not sold
Well, not only from what he has said, but also other things that I have heard about Virginia Law. I don't remember everything, but my old room mate was always rattling on about "that would be illegal in Virginia. He seemed quite proud that the government was taking away all of their rights.
Living in Virginia, and having been a bartender in Virginia, I can tell you that the ABC is terrible. They set you up for failure, and they seem to WANT to have people lose their liquor license. A major overhaul is needed, especially so that the northern part of the state can compete with Maryland and DC.
I live in the beer state of Wisconsin and if any of these laws in VA would be passed, it would tick off WI drinkers. It would make those at the Southern tip of WI go to IL to drink if any of these VA style regulations are passed.
how do pitchers and beer buckets stack up to the regulations? I can order a pitcher that contains 7-9 beers and drink it to myself legally, same with a bucket of 6 beers.
Haha, im glad I live in Denmark, we dont have any alcohol rules! (except drunk driving and age limit, which really isnt enforced)
xXnXnXnXx 3 months ago
Also the VA ABC pressures business on things that are not their business. Small movie-rental/convenience store renting porn? (legally!) VA ABC says, "stop renting porn or we take your license."
Guess who's not renting porn anymore.
sapr0k 4 months ago
Awesome video -- as noted below, it only touches the absurdity of VA liquor laws. We can't even have real bars in the state, because your sales have to be at least 45% food/soda (that's the "ratio" baloney some defender of the ABC mentioned below). The leaders here yammer about freedom, but the ABC SS will shut you down in a heartbeat if you start telling people outside about your happy hour. Total hypocrisy.
yoshi99ification 7 months ago
thank god i live in alexandria, dc and md are 10 mins away
ballyhunto 9 months ago
why don't they just advertise in areas outside ABC's jurisdiction? put an ad in a DC paper talking about how great your place is and how worth the trip it would be
On0bi 11 months ago
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DaniOcean 5 months ago
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I was going to ask the same, then I read one of the top-rated comments and figured out that if they start advertising they will probably run out of alcohol too quick...
DaniOcean 5 months ago
and lets be perfectly clear. ABC employees don't have any need or desire to "cross" anyone. If the ABC is "crossing" you and causing a business to lose their license, its because they have repeatedly violated ID or ratio laws. It's that easy
ptc9687 1 year ago
False. They are told to order 24 hours in advance. Most orders are done and called out within an hour. And they don't pay tax on booze either.
If they bought it from resalers, VA would still set the prices but you'd have to run into Walmart to get it.
ptc9687 1 year ago
@ptc9687
The whole "crossing the ABC" thing is bogus. Regulatory agents, which are VA state police, not abc employees, "sting" bars like 3 times a year. If you fail, it's your fault. And there are many chances too.
As for advertising happy hours? Menus, store signs, etc, are commonplace and no one misses it...
3 gallons of whiskey vs 6 half gallons of whiskey trouble? Odd... since almost no liquor anywhere and no liquor in the state of VA is sold in sizes larger than 1/2 gallons.
ptc9687 1 year ago
america sucks
thank god for canada
even the cops go easy on drunk teenagers at parties
tcsdef 1 year ago 2
hahaha virginia also fucks people on speeding. dont speed in virginia not even 5 over
pcool 1 year ago
Thank God I Live in NYC
stl202 1 year ago
This also means bars and restaurants in VA can not serve proper sangria since it contains both wine and brandy. Lawmakers in Richmond were working on this issue last year, but I believe it fell apart.
mrgibbysworth 1 year ago
Part of Conservative is the religious fundamentalist Right - guess what they are against. Look at all of their views before you vote - like they way they distribute wealth to the wealthy.
hayoNayo 1 year ago
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Virginia is also the moonshine capitol of the world. lol. Just because the law is on the books doesn't mean the public will abide by it. The people say what goes not the government. they can wipe their asses with that page of the law book. And by the way there are no "bars" in virginia. Resturaunts and night clubs serve alcohol but you wont find a business that strictly serves just alcohol.
joshspence87 1 year ago
Virginia is also the moonshine capitol of the world. lol. Just because the law is on the books doesn't mean the public will abide by it. The people say what goes not the government. they can wipe their asses with that page of the law book. And by the way there are no "bars" in virginia. Resturaunts and night clubs serve alcohol but you wont find a business that strictly serves just alcohol
joshspence87 1 year ago
Up until right now I was considering retiring in Virginia.
Very disappointing.
beatlemicah 1 year ago
What a Joke! Virginians are living in the Land of Liberty compared to NJ, and PA is WORSE still!
AntLyon 1 year ago
wow i live massachusettes where we have all the same laws and even more like its illegal to have more than 3 oz of liquor in a drink and all alcohol promotions are illegal , and because of a new law if your caught with ONE beer in your system you will go to jail immediately and can lose your licsence for a year for first offence!!! But thats the liberal mantallity for yah .Protect yourself from yourself even when its nonsence
tanzellam 1 year ago
What the hell --is the state run by bleeding heart socialist liberals who call themselves conservatives? This is a fruitless waste of tax money. "ewww ...drinking is bad --we need to protect people from themselves so that everyone can live happy!"
zirfeka 1 year ago
What the hell --is the state run by bleeding heart socialist liberals who call themselves conservatives? This is a fruitless waste of tax money. "ewww ...drinking is bad --we need to protect people from themselves so that everyone can live happy!"
zirfeka 1 year ago
The government finds all kinds of ways to steal our freedom. Let's steal it back!
gregshortdotcom 1 year ago
Virginia doesn't seem to comprehend that Prohibition ended 90 years ago. This idiotic ABC agency is forcing consenting adults to forgo alcohol in the name of "pubic safety". This agency should be unconstitutional.
libertarianlogic 1 year ago
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This is what happens when you have ultra conservative politicians regulating things that are anathema to their so-called ideologoy. to the person who wrote "socialism sucks" - you've got it all wrong: conservative ideology rooted in narrowminded religious dogma sucks.
dingram3 1 year ago
This is what happens when you have ultra conservative politicians regulating things that are anathema to their so-called idealogoy. to the person who wrote "socialism sucks" - you've got it all wrong: conservative ideology rooted in narrowminded religious dogma sucks.
dingram3 1 year ago 3
Wow, drinking regulations are like a game! [RRRRRRR] whoops, that's also illegal!
Skyler827 1 year ago
ABC is probably paid off by DC liquor interests to keep the business flowing across the river into DC.
MadProphet2009 1 year ago
Eye-opening video. We are told we have rights, but in reality they are being slowly taken away from us. Actions speak louder than words and these actions are infringing on our basic rights. Wait for the day when we can get a ticket for walking on the wrong side of the street.
MasterThespian91607 1 year ago
It's called organized crime.
mckdlee 1 year ago 2
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22KingRat 1 year ago
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22KingRat 1 year ago
Florida liquor laws are also stupid. These convoluted laws and regulations are the direct result of politicians being paid off with tiny amounts of money from special interests. If you vote them out another crook takes their place. The system has to change. Libertarian anyone?
uneekware 1 year ago 3
Government gone amuck! What geniouses in VA came up with these idiotic regulations?
deftdaft 1 year ago
Thank you for this video, it has been favorited. It's educational, scary and, sadly, quite funny. Now I know never to travel to VA
Hog40305 1 year ago
those are some looney laws
Frances3654 1 year ago
I grew up in NOVA and I can tell you this... VIRGINIA IS A NANNY-STATE! They would regulate how you wipe your ass if they could!
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Virgina also makes it illegal to sell alcohol after midnight. Have you seen the pissed off people in seven elevens tryna run in at 1155 lol and also why not I would love to play monopoly vodka addition or the incredible hulk twister game haha great vid
night757wolf 2 years ago
Virgina also makes it illegal to sell alcohol after midnight. Have you seen the pissed off people in seven elevens tryna run in at 1155 lol and also why not I would love to play monopoly vodka addition or the incredible hulk twister game haha great vid
night757wolf 2 years ago
The ABCs of Virginia Alcohol Law: A-Always, B-Be, C-Closing. Always be closing, always be closing. You know what it takes to drive drunk? It takes brass balls to drive drunk.
annegwishisfunny 2 years ago
who the fuck would wanna live there?
ThePharcydePhreak 2 years ago
After living in VA for 20 years I moved to Maryland. In Maryland what a shock, You can not by beer or wine in Safeway, 7-11, Giant or any supermarket. It appears that the distribution of beer, wine and liquor is regulated by each county.
TrumanBurbank00 2 years ago
ABC not easy as 1, 2, 3
akschodh 2 years ago
This video only skims the surface. It doesn't mention that restaurants have to buy their liquor at retail prices from the state monopoly -- they are not allowed to purchase products from wholesalers of their choice.
What's more, they have to place their orders at least 24 hours in advance. So if a bar runs out of vodka on Friday night, they can't replenish supplies until Monday.
Socialism sucks.
rickinchvilleva 2 years ago 16
I don't think it's socialism at all, but it's certainly reflective of the bible belt's war on fun.
fighterinferno 2 years ago
I'd be interested to see actual facts and argumentation to back that up, fighterinferno. Unconstitutional Government Control is certainly favored by socialists, and prohibition itself, as well as continued attack on capitalistic liberties is more closely associated with American Progressiveism. Prohibition was led by progressives. It was certainly encouraged by B-belt Southern Baptists have since had a strict stance on alcohol. But if you look at the history you'll see it was never their war.
brhodes625 2 years ago
Europe is socialist and they dont have all these unfair extreme alcohol laws. Its also legal there in some parts for responsible law abiding citezens to use marijuana. in those "Socialist" countries, 18 year olds who are old enough to vote and die for their country have the right to drink! They also get free healthcare as one of their services. I guess socialists are really bad huh?
tatomuck18 2 years ago
I don't think Socialism means what you think it does.
zodo123 2 years ago
"What's more, they have to place their orders at least 24 hours in advance. So if a bar runs out of vodka on Friday night, they can't replenish supplies until Monday."
This isn't true. It's just a matter of how busy the ABC store you deal with is. I've placed alcohol orders and picked them up within 2 hours.
Jiade80 1 year ago
USA = Fail country....
Elekodyl 2 years ago
. . . not even mentioning the laws regarding guns in ABC-licensed places!
In Virginia, most adults can walk around with a handgun on their hip, and go into a cafe and have a drink, with no problem unless they act badly. That is, UNLESS they have a court-issued Concealed Handgun Permit and are carrying concealed. If they do, they are not even allowed to walk into a restaurant that is licensed to serve them a glass of wine with their meal.
Cops, of course, may and do arrest you anyway!
RoyBScherer 2 years ago
Vabc are the mother fuckers of all government. They illegalize all basic human rights.
UssenterprizeDv2 2 years ago 3
no flaming dr.peppers or boiler makers
Damn you Virginia!
2stepninja 2 years ago
Wow, Virginia must suck
SullyPie08 2 years ago 24
It does.
charasta29 2 years ago
@SullyPie08 No, america sucks.
BucketPukes1969 1 year ago
That's seriously screwed up.
IrishWhiskeyFan 2 years ago 2
why is it screwed up? Its trying to HELP YOU!!!
tatomuck18 2 years ago
especially since so many people cant help themselves. SOMEONE HAS TO DO IT FOR THEM!
tatomuck18 2 years ago
I don't drink myself but I believe that people should have the freedom to run their businesses as they see fit. All this government regulation not only looses the business money but the state as well since they cannot tax what is not sold
nlmyers 2 years ago 2
SOO MUCH FREEEEDOOOOMM!!!
wiebeltje123 2 years ago
From what I learned from my Virginian Roommate, Virginia is the shittiest state in the country. I hope to never have to go there again.
Mayo07J 2 years ago
What, you're basing your prejudice on something your roommate said? You must be clever
berryhill88 2 years ago
Well, not only from what he has said, but also other things that I have heard about Virginia Law. I don't remember everything, but my old room mate was always rattling on about "that would be illegal in Virginia. He seemed quite proud that the government was taking away all of their rights.
Mayo07J 2 years ago
wow...this is crazy. i'm glad i don't live in virginia
ryanne320 2 years ago
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6666psofos 2 years ago
im glad i live in florida
royxale666 2 years ago
i'm glad i live in England
barnskiano 2 years ago 2
I"m glad I live in baghdad! Wait, fuck. No I'm not.
schlenbea 2 years ago 2
Living in Virginia, and having been a bartender in Virginia, I can tell you that the ABC is terrible. They set you up for failure, and they seem to WANT to have people lose their liquor license. A major overhaul is needed, especially so that the northern part of the state can compete with Maryland and DC.
bigev1lness 2 years ago 2
I live in the beer state of Wisconsin and if any of these laws in VA would be passed, it would tick off WI drinkers. It would make those at the Southern tip of WI go to IL to drink if any of these VA style regulations are passed.
mehlhaff5 2 years ago
Great Video!
heidp 2 years ago
i enjoy paying a premium to drink at the clarendon ballroom.
raf365247 2 years ago
how do pitchers and beer buckets stack up to the regulations? I can order a pitcher that contains 7-9 beers and drink it to myself legally, same with a bucket of 6 beers.
toolsdoorway 2 years ago