This bill amends and reenacts section 64-7-1 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, to authorize the Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule concerning distilleries, mini-distilleries, and micro-distilleries. The bill specifically references a legislative rule that was filed in the State Register on August 20, 2024, and subsequently modified to address the concerns of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee before being refiled on November 14, 2024.

The purpose of this legislation is to provide the necessary legal framework for the Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner to regulate the operations of distilleries, mini-distilleries, and micro-distilleries in West Virginia. This will ensure that the rules governing these establishments are up-to-date and reflective of current industry practices.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-7-1