A. Any person permitted to carry a concealed handgun who is under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs while carrying such handgun in a public place is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. Conviction of any of the following offenses shall be prima facie evidence, subject to rebuttal, that the person is "under the influence" for purposes of this section: manslaughter in violation of § 18.2-36.1 , maiming in violation of § 18.2-36.1 , driving while intoxicated in violation of § 18.2-36.1 , public intoxication in violation of § 18.2-36.1 , or driving while intoxicated in violation of § 18.2-36.1 . Upon such conviction that court shall revoke the person's permit for a concealed handgun and promptly notify the issuing circuit court. A person convicted of a violation of this subsection shall be ineligible to apply for a concealed handgun permit for a period of five years. B. No person who carries a concealed handgun onto the premises of any restaurant or club as defined in § 18.2-36.1 for which a license to sell and serve alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption has been granted by the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority under Title 4.1 may consume an alcoholic beverage while on the premises. A person who carries a concealed handgun onto the premises of such a restaurant or club and consumes alcoholic beverages is guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor. However, nothing in this subsection shall apply to a federal, state, or local law-enforcement officer. 2013, c. 18.2-36.1 ; 2015, cc. 18.2-36.1 , 18.2-36.1 .
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