3VAC5-70-70: Permits for persons having alcoholic beverages distilled; limitations

A. Any person who contracts with or engages a licensed distiller to manufacture spirits from grain fruit, fruit products, or other substances grown or lawfully produced by such person shall obtain a Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (authority) permit before withdrawing the spirits from the distillery's premises. The permit shall accompany the shipment at all times. The application for the permit shall include the following:

1. The name, address, and license number, if any, of the consignee;

2. The kind and quantity in gallons of alcoholic beverages; and

3. The name of the company employed to transport the shipment.

B. Permits shall be issued only for (i) spirits shipments to the authority, (ii) sales and shipments to a lawful consignee outside the Commonwealth under a bona fide written contract, or (iii) shipments of spirits samples to the person growing or producing the substance distilled. Samples shall be packaged in containers of 375 or 750 milliliters and the words "Sample-Not for Sale" shall be printed in letters of reasonable size on the label.