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Introduced
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to authorize temporary 30-day licenses for out-of-state nonintoxicating beer brewers to import beer for test marketing and distribute to festivals and samplings.
AI Summary
This bill allows out-of-state brewers of nonintoxicating beer to obtain a temporary 30-day license, called a "class T import license," to bring their products into West Virginia for test marketing, distribution at festivals and fairs, and for sampling events. This special license will cost $100 and cannot be renewed consecutively for more than 30 days at a time, though it can be reissued for a total of up to 60 days within a single year. The bill also grants the commissioner the authority to establish additional rules for these temporary licenses.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
To House Government Organization (on 02/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5240&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| Fiscal Note - Alcohol Beverage Control Administration | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Fiscalnotes/FN(2)/fnsubmit_recordview1.cfm?RecordID=954673999 |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb5240%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=5240 |
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