Restaurant and Distillery Owners Celebrate Virginia's New Liquor Laws

Restaurant and distillery owners celebrate Virginia's new liquor laws

RICHMOND, Va. -- Restaurant and distillery owners in Virginia have a reason to raise a glass this week after legislation that loosens the states liquor regulations was signed into law.On Monday, Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed HB975, which changes the states 45% rule, that has required restaurants and hotels that serve liquor to have at least 45% of their sales come from food. The governor also signed SB424, which doubles the amount of spirits Vi…

Spanberger signs bills to water down some liquor laws, including oft-dreaded '45% rule'

Harry’s at Hofheimer is among the local restaurants to be affected by the new law. (Mike Guyer Photography) Restaurant and distillery owners in Virginia have a reason to raise a glass this week after legislation that loosens the state’s liquor regulations was signed into law.  On Monday, Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed HB975, which changes the state’s “45% rule,” that has required restaurants and hotels that serve liquor to have at least 45% of t…