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Cigarettes and Alcohol

Cigarettes—Every local dealer in cigarettes is required to purchase stamps to pay the tax levied and shall affix a stamp to each package of cigarettes prior to delivery or furnishing of cigarettes to any seller. Contact the Commissioner of Revenue's for information: (757) 220-6150.

Alcohol—Businesses that sell alcoholic beverages are required to obtain a liquor license on both the state and local levels. For information contact the Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control’s main office:

2901 Hermitage Road
Richmond, VA 23220

Ph # (804) 213-4400

Web: http://www.abc.virginia.gov/