Allows retail liquor licensees to wholesale low-proof alcohol to Class A and Class B retailers.

West Virginia Senate Bill 1049 allows retail liquor licensees to wholesale ready-to-drink, low-proof distilled alcohol products to Class A and Class B retailers. These products, which include brandy, rum, whiskey, cordials, and gin, must be packaged in containers not exceeding 16 fluid ounces. The bill sets a maximum wholesale markup of 22 percent and authorizes retail liquor licensees to deliver these products to Class A and Class B retailers under certain conditions. It also establishes an annual license fee of $250 for the privilege of wholesale distribution.

Allows retail liquor licensees to wholesale low-proof alcohol to Class A and Class B retailers.

West Virginia Senate Bill 1049 allows retail liquor licensees to wholesale ready-to-drink, low-proof distilled alcohol products to Class A and Class B retailers. These products, which include brandy, rum, whiskey, cordials, and gin, must be packaged in containers not exceeding 16 fluid ounces. The bill sets a maximum wholesale markup of 22 percent and authorizes retail liquor licensees to deliver these products to Class A and Class B retailers under certain conditions. It also establishes an annual license fee of $250 for the privilege of wholesale distribution.