SB1049

Allowing retail liquor licensees to wholesale certain low-proof alcohol to class A and class B retailers

Introduced·2/21/26
Intr Text

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.

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History

Feb 21

Senate

Filed for introduction

Feb 21

Senate

To Finance

Feb 21

Senate

Introduced in Senate