Virginia § 4.1-316 - Keeping or drinking alcoholic beverages upon premises of club; penalty
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 4.1-316 — Keeping or drinking alcoholic beverages upon premises of club; penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4.1-316. Keeping or drinking alcoholic beverages upon premises of club; penalty
No person operating a club for profit or otherwise, either public or private, shall (i) keep or allow to be kept any alcoholic beverages, either by himself or any other person, upon the premises or (ii) permit the drinking of any alcoholic beverages upon the premises, unless he is licensed to sell alcoholic beverages.
Any person convicted of a violation of this section shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.
Code 1950, § 4-61.1; 1954, c. 147; 1993, c. 866.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 4.1-316
What does Code of Virginia § 4.1-316 cover?
Section 4.1-316 ("Keeping or drinking alcoholic beverages upon premises of club; penalty") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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