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2021 Special Session I

Budget Amendments - HB1800 (Floor Approved)

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Direct Shipping Enforcement

Item 394 #1h

Item 394 #1h

First Year - FY2021 Second Year - FY2022
Public Safety and Homeland Security
Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority FY2021 $0 FY2022 $1,000,000 NGF
FY2021 0.00 FY2022 10.00 FTE

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Page 471, line 42, strike "$24,692,092" and insert "$25,692,092".

Page 472, after line 23, insert:

"G. Included in the appropriation for this item $1,000,000 the second year from the Enterprise Fund to support enforcement activities related to the unlawful direct shipment into Virginia of alcoholic beverages by unlicensed businesses and fulfillment centers."



Explanation

(This amendment provides $1.0 million from the nongeneral fund the second year for the Bureau of Law Enforcement to increase its ability to address unlawful direct shipment into Virginia of alcoholic beverages by unlicensed businesses and fulfillment centers. These unlicensed businesses and fulfillment centers, based on reports by common carriers and compiled by ABC represent significant unrealized revenue for the Commonwealth and negatively impact lawful Virginia businesses' opportunity. The increased positions include four (4) auditors, three (3) non-sworn compliance agents, two (2) special agents and one (1) license technician.)