Many new laws are set to go into effect Friday, July 1, 2022 across D.C., Maryland and Virginia affecting the minimum wage, taxes, schools, alcohol and marijuana rules and several other aspects of daily life.

Here's a break-down of some of the important laws taking effect July 1:

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Minimum Wage

• The District's minimum wage will increase from $15.50 to $16.10 per hour for all non-tipped workers, regardless of the size of the employer. The minimum wage for tipped employees will be increased from $5.05 per hour to $5.35 per hour. The increase is due to provisions in the Fair Shot Minimum Wage Amendment of 2016 that tie D.C.’s minimum wage to the Consumer Price Index.

VIRGINIA

Alcohol Laws

• A new law will allow cocktails to-go and alcoholic drinks for delivery until 2024 thanks to a bill that creates a third-party license allowing the holder to deliver alcoholic beverages bought from businesses with licenses from the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority.
• New laws will also allow casinos to obtain a new mixed beverage casino license for on-site consumption during all hours of operation, and creates a system for casinos to establish loyalty or reward programs.
• A new law increases the amount of alcohol someone can bring into Virginia from another state from one gallon to three gallons

Schools

• Virginia schools have to alert parents if books or other materials their children are assigned have sexually explicit content and provide an alternative...

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