SB 484
Creating Intoxicating and Nicotine Retail Licensing and Public Safety Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the Intoxicating and Nicotine Retail Licensing and Public Safety Act, aims to regulate the sale of intoxicating hemp derivatives, Kratom, nicotine products, and psychoactive substances in West Virginia. It establishes a statewide licensing system overseen by the Alcohol Beverage Control Administration, requiring retailers to obtain both state and county permits. The bill also introduces strict regulations regarding product testing, advertising, and security measures to address public health and safety concerns related to unregulated sales and potential youth access.
Key provisions
- Creates a statewide licensing system for retailers selling regulated products.
- Establishes the Division of Regulated Products & Retail Compliance within the Alcohol Beverage Control Administration.
- Requires retailers to obtain both state and county operating permits.
- Imposes strict regulations on product testing, including COAs and QR codes.
- Bans exterior advertising and mandates window opacity.
- Establishes setback requirements from schools and youth centers.
- Prohibits the sale of drug-test-fraud devices.
- Assigns responsibility for compliance costs to retailers, manufacturers, and distributors.
Who is affected
- Retailers selling intoxicating hemp derivatives, Kratom, nicotine products, and psychoactive substances.
- Manufacturers and distributors of these products.
- County governments.
- The Alcohol Beverage Control Administration.
- Consumers in West Virginia
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