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Every July 1, hundreds of new laws passed by the Virginia General Assembly and signed by the governor take effect. Here are four you should know about in 2019. 1. CELL PHONES IN WORK ZONES Virginia has long prohibited motorists from sending or reading text messages and emails while driving. Beginning July 1, however, it is now illegal for drivers to hold a cell phone in their hands at all while driving through a work zone. Violators will face a $250 fine. 2. TOBACCO PURCHASING AGE INCREASE Tobacco is a major industry in Virginia. Nevertheless, with industry support, the General Assembly has increased the purchasing age for tobacco — and vapor products and e-cigarettes — from 18 to 21. The new law contains an exception for those with a valid military ID.
4. LICENSE SUSPENSIONS RESTRICTED Until recently, Virginia law allowed the suspension of driver’s licenses as a punishment for those with unpaid fines and court costs. Beginning July 1, that practice is prohibited. Your license can still be suspended for various reasons — including traffic violations and unpaid child support — but it can no longer be suspended just because you owe a court money.
3. HAPPY HOUR ADVERTISING For years, Virginia law has prohibited bars and restaurants from advertising happy hour specials. Although a 2014 law allowed restaurants to advertise that they ran such specials, they were not allowed to share prices or other specifics. That is no longer the case. Restaurants are now free to advertise their happy hour specials, provided their advertising doesn’t “tend to induce overconsumption or consumption by minors.”
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SENEGALESE LAMB SKEWERS
INGREDIENTS:
EQUIPMENT
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Bamboo skewers
2 lbs trimmed leg of lamb, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 tbsp peanut oil, plus more for grilling Salt and black pepper, to taste
DIRECTIONS:
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1. In a bowl, coat lamb with 1 tbsp oil and generously season with salt and pepper. 2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, and agave nectar. Toss in onions and season with salt and pepper. 3. Heat a grill or grill pan to medium and oil the grates. 4. Thread lamb on skewers and grill for 6–8 minutes. 5. Serve alongside onions.
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SOLUT ION
1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
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1/2 cup Dijon mustard 1/2 tbsp agave nectar
1 yellow onion, thinly sliced Salt and white pepper, to taste
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