Virginia Administrative Code
Title 3 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE AND CANNABIS CONTROL
Agency 5 - VIRGINIA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL AUTHORITY
Chapter 30 - TIED-HOUSE
Section 3VAC5-30-40 - Deposits on containers required; records; redemption of deposits; exceptions

Universal Citation: 3 VA Admin Code 5-30-40

Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 3, September 23, 2024

A. Wholesalers shall collect in cash, at or prior to the time of delivery of any beer sold to a retail licensee, the following minimum deposit charges on containers:

Bottles having a capacity of not more than 12 oz $.02
Bottles having a capacity of more than 12 oz. but not more than 32 oz $.04
Cardboard, fibre or composition cases other than for 1 1/8 -or 2 1/4-gallon kegs $.02
Cardboard, fibre or composition cases for 1 1/8- or 2 1/4-gallon kegs $.50
Kegs, 1 1/8-gallon $1.75
Kegs, 2 1/4-gallon $3.50
Kegs, 1/4-barrel $4.00
Kegs, 1/2-barrel $6.00
Keg covers, 1/4-barrel $4.00
Keg covers, 1/2-barrel $6.00
Tapping equipment for use by consumers $10.00
Cooling tubs for use by consumers $5.00
Cold plates for use by consumers $15.00

B. The sales ticket or invoice shall reflect the deposit charge and shall be preserved as a part of the licensee's records.

C. Deposits shall be refunded upon the return of containers in good condition.

D. Deposits shall not be required on containers sold as nonreturnable items.

Statutory Authority

§§ 4.1-103 and 4.1-111 of the Code of Virginia.

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