SB 875
Relating to container labeling of nonintoxicating beer and nonintoxicating craft beer
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Bill overview
This bill would allow West Virginia brewers, brewpubs, manufacturers, and resident brewers to create private labels for existing nonintoxicating beer and nonintoxicating craft beer brands. These private labels could be sold to individual licensees or individuals who purchase the entire production run, but must be sold at the regular price and in quantities no greater than 25 cases. The bill aims to provide flexibility for brewers without established distribution networks.
Key provisions
- Allows brewers to create private labels for existing nonintoxicating beer and nonintoxicating craft beer brands.
- Private labels must be sold at the regular price of the existing brand.
- Sales are limited to a maximum of 25 cases per purchaser.
- Private labels can only be sold to individual licensees or individuals purchasing the entire production.
- The bill does not permit labels that encourage intemperance or target those under the legal drinking age.
Who is affected
- West Virginia brewers
- West Virginia brewpubs
- West Virginia manufacturers of beer
- West Virginia resident brewers
- Distributors and retailers of nonintoxicating beer
Notable changes
- Currently, brewers cannot use private labels for existing brands without a distributor. This bill removes that restriction.
- The bill establishes specific rules for private label sales, including price and quantity limitations.
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