SB 928
Relating to manufacture, sale, and distribution of low-proof spirit alcohol products
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House of Delegates
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill creates a regulatory framework for the manufacture, sale, and distribution of low-proof spirit alcohol products in West Virginia. It defines key terms, establishes requirements for production and sales, and outlines a taxation system for these products. The bill also grants the Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner rulemaking authority to implement these regulations. The bill aims to provide consistent access to these beverages while establishing controls and taxation.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘Low-Proof Spirit Alcohol Products’ as alcoholic beverages containing 0.5% or more, but no more than 15.5% alcohol by volume, packaged in containers of 25 fluid ounces or less.
- Establishes a tax of $1.25 per gallon on Low-Proof Spirit Alcohol Products sold by distilleries and suppliers.
- Requires manufacturers and distributors to file monthly reports detailing sales and tax payments.
- Prohibits the sale of Low-Proof Spirit Alcohol Products in growlers.
- Specifies that manufacturers cannot self-distribute these products.
- Creates a new article (60-8B) in the West Virginia Code dedicated to these products.
- Grants the Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner rulemaking authority to implement the bill’s provisions.
- Sets an effective date of 90 days after passage.
Who is affected
- Distilleries
- Manufacturers of alcoholic beverages
- Distributors of alcoholic beverages
- Retailers of alcoholic beverages
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