HB 3393
Authorizing a temporary foreign brewers import license
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Bill overview
This bill allows West Virginia to issue temporary, 30-day import licenses to foreign brewers. These licenses would permit them to bring nonintoxicating beer into the state for purposes like test marketing, distributing beer at festivals, and offering samples. The bill outlines the application process, licensing fees, and registration requirements for these imported beers, including container labeling. It also establishes a fund to cover administrative costs associated with the program.
Key provisions
- Authorizes temporary, 30-day import licenses for foreign brewers of nonintoxicating beer.
- Specifies the application process and required documentation for foreign brewers.
- Establishes an annual license fee of $1,500 for foreign brewers.
- Requires registration of nonintoxicating beer container labels with the commissioner.
- Creates a Beer License Operations Fund to cover administrative costs.
- Allows for a special 30-day ‘T import license’ for test marketing and festival events.
- Prohibits licensed brewers from also operating as distributors or retailers.
- Outlines procedures for suspending licenses if a foreign corporation loses its authority to do business in the state.
Who is affected
- Foreign Breweries
- West Virginia Residents
- Beer Distributors
- Retail Beer Sellers
- The West Virginia Commissioner of Liquor Control
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