This bill aims to amend and reenact section 64-7-1 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, to grant the Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner the authority to create a legislative rule concerning the sale of tobacco products in vending machines. The bill specifically authorizes the legislative rule that was filed in the State Register on August 20, 2024, under the authority of section 16-9A-8 of the code, which pertains to the regulation of tobacco products in vending machines.

The purpose of this legislation is to formalize the process by which the Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner can regulate the availability of tobacco products through vending machines, thereby ensuring compliance with state laws and promoting public health. The bill does not include any deletions from current law, as the section being amended is new and does not have existing provisions that are being struck through.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-7-1