Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority Email Format
Government AdministrationVirginia, United States201-500 Employees
The Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority is a state government entity charged with regulating and selling distilled spirits in Virginia, balancing public safety with orderly sales and responsible consumption. It was established in 1934 and, in 2018, transitioned to an independent authority under the Secretariat of Public Safety and Homeland Security to gain flexibility as a retailer, wholesaler, and regulator. Headquartered in Mechanicsville, Virginia, the authority operates with a structure that supports its roles in retail, wholesale, and regulation of distilled spirits. Virginia ABC is one of 17 control states in the United States, and ABC stores are the only retail outlets in Virginia where liquor can be purchased. Its mandate covers administering alcohol-related laws with an emphasis on public safety, maintaining an orderly and regulated system for consumption.