SB 60
Relating to container labeling of nonintoxicating beer and nonintoxicating craft beer
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House of Delegates
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill would allow West Virginia brewers, brewpubs, manufacturers, and resident brewers to create private-label versions of existing nonintoxicating beer and nonintoxicating craft beer brands for sale. These private labels could be offered to a single licensee or individual purchasing the entire production run. The bill establishes specific requirements for these labels, including maintaining the regular price and limiting sales to a maximum of 25 cases per purchaser. It aims to provide flexibility for brewers while maintaining regulations around alcohol sales.
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 of private labels are limited to a maximum of 25 cases per purchaser.
- Private labels cannot encourage intemperance or target individuals under the legal drinking age.
- Only brewers with existing franchise territories can offer private labels.
- The bill amends existing labeling regulations to accommodate private labels.
- Permits resident brewers to create private labels.
- Specifies that labels cannot indicate a particular distributor or retailer.
Who is affected
- West Virginia brewers
- West Virginia brewpubs
- West Virginia manufacturers of nonintoxicating beer
- West Virginia resident brewers
- Distributors and retailers of nonintoxicating beer
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