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A decision over whether or not to vacation in Loudoun County may not be premised on the availability of poolside booze, but hey, county officials don’t want to take any chances. The Washington Business Journal reports today that the county wants a tweak made to an existing law that prohibits poolside drinking:

Most Northern Virginia jurisdictions prohibit eating or drinking at a pool except within an area “designated for the consumption of food and drink,” which by definition must be at least 10 feet away from the pool edge and enclosed by a fence or other barrier. What fun is that?

The ordinance, say Loudoun County staff, “creates a competitive disadvantage for tourism destinations when marketing their outdoor swimming amenities.”

Lloyd Williams, general manager of Leesburg’s Lansdowne Resort, reached out to the county board months ago to seek a change to the ordinance, citing lost revenue and guest dissatisfaction. Supervisors will vote Wednesday to relax the rule.

Under the revised rule, food would be allowed within five feet of the water, while drinks—in unbreakable containers—would be allowed right up to the pool’s edge.

So, who wants to vacation in Loudoun County now?