Can Richmond Have Bars? New Virginia Law Eases Food-to-Alcohol Rules
Virginia lawmakers have approved changes to the state’s long-standing food-to-alcohol sales requirement for restaurants, easing restrictions that many operators have said no longer reflect how the industry works. The legislation, HB975, passed during the 2026 General...
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