This bill amends and reenacts section 64-7-1 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, to authorize the Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner to create a legislative rule concerning the sale of tobacco products in vending machines. The specific rule referenced is filed in the State Register and is identified as 175 CSR 09, which was authorized under the existing authority of 16-9A-8 of the code.

The primary purpose of this legislation is to provide the necessary legal framework for the Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner to regulate the availability of tobacco products through vending machines, thereby ensuring compliance with state laws and public health standards. As this section is newly introduced, there are no deletions or existing legal language being modified.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-7-1