The bill amends various sections of the West Virginia Code concerning the licensing, sale, and service of alcoholic beverages, with a particular focus on distilleries, private clubs, and food vendors. Key changes include the elimination of the requirement for private farmers markets or food courts to certify vendor liability agreements and the introduction of self-pour automated systems for non-intoxicating beverages. A new S4N license is created for qualified nonprofits, allowing them to hold multiple approved events within a specified annual period. The bill also clarifies definitions and corrects errors related to licensing fees and requirements, while establishing guidelines for the operation of private clubs and venues, including new definitions for private bakeries and cigar shops.

Additionally, the bill outlines the requirements for various types of private clubs and venues seeking a license to sell alcoholic beverages, specifying criteria such as minimum membership numbers and facility requirements. It introduces a special Class S3 private multi-vendor fair and festival license, allowing multiple vendors to share liability for alcohol sales at events. The legislation also creates provisions for private outdoor dining and the sale of craft cocktail growlers, emphasizing public health and safety. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the licensing process, enhance the hospitality and tourism industry, and ensure compliance with safety and operational standards for private clubs and related venues.

Statutes affected:
Committee Substitute: 60-4-3a, 60-7-2, 60-7-3, 60-7-8c, 60-7-8d, 60-7-8e, 60-7-8, 60-8-2, 60-8-32a
Introduced Version: 60-7-2, 60-7-8c
Committee Substitute for the Committee Substitute: 60-4-3a, 60-7-2, 60-7-3, 60-7-8c, 60-7-8d, 60-7-8e, 60-7-8g, 60-8-2, 60-8-32a
Engrossed Committee Substitute: 60-4-3a, 60-7-2, 60-7-3, 60-7-8c, 60-7-8d, 60-7-8e, 60-7-8g, 60-8-2, 60-8-32a
Enrolled Committee Substitute: 60-4-3a, 60-7-2, 60-7-3, 60-7-8c, 60-7-8d, 60-7-8e, 60-8-2, 60-8-32a