HB 2511
Relating to charitable bingo and alcohol sales and consumption while such bingo is taking places
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill amends West Virginia code to allow for the sale and consumption of alcohol during charitable bingo games held by Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs). It creates an exemption for VSOs, defining key terms related to bingo and charitable activities, and explicitly recognizes VSOs as eligible to conduct bingo games. The bill also clarifies existing regulations regarding bingo operations and alcohol sales.
Key provisions
- Creates an exemption for VSOs to sell and serve alcohol during bingo games.
- Defines terms related to charitable bingo, including ‘bingo occasion,’ ‘qualified recipient organization,’ and ‘Veteran Service Organization.’
- Explicitly lists VSOs as entities permitted to conduct charitable bingo games.
- Clarifies that the sale and consumption of alcohol is permitted at VSO bingo games.
- Reinforces existing regulations regarding charitable bingo operations.
- Updates definitions related to ‘concession’ to include alcohol sales at VSOs.
- Specifies that bingo games at VSOs are exempt from certain alcohol consumption restrictions.
- Addresses the definition of ‘Veteran Service Organization’.
Who is affected
- Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs)
- Charitable organizations
- Bingo licensees
- Alcohol beverage vendors
- The public (attendees of bingo games)
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Primary sponsor
Linville
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