HB 2659
Adding a special permit for a non-profit entity to be a qualified permit holder in a private outdoor designated area
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill creates a special permit, Class S4N, allowing non-profit corporate entities to sell liquor, wine, nonintoxicating beer, and nonintoxicating craft beer in private outdoor designated areas approved by municipalities. Non-profits must meet specific criteria, including operating solely within designated areas, applying for and receiving a Class S4N permit, paying a one-time fee, and complying with all applicable laws. The commissioner will enforce regulations against permit holders.
Key provisions
- Establishes a new permit class (S4N) for non-profit entities.
- Allows sales of liquor, wine, nonintoxicating beer, and nonintoxicating craft beer in private outdoor designated areas.
- Requires permit holders to operate solely within approved municipal designated areas.
- Mandates a one-time, non-refundable annual permit fee of $1,500.
- Requires applicants to provide documentation of non-profit status.
- Specifies event date notification requirements to the commissioner.
- Authorizes the commissioner to enforce regulations against permit holders.
- Defines ‘Qualified non-profit permit holder’ as a non-profit corporate entity meeting specific criteria.
Who is affected
- Non-profit corporate entities
- Municipalities
- Alcohol beverage licensees (Class A, B, and S2)
- Consumers of alcohol
- West Virginia Commissioner of Alcohol Beverage Control
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