This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to authorize the Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule concerning distilleries, mini-distilleries, and micro-distilleries. Specifically, it 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 rule in question is identified as 175 CSR 10.

The bill aims to streamline the regulatory process for these types of alcohol production facilities by formalizing the authority of the Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner to create and enforce rules that govern their operation. This legislative action is intended to enhance the regulatory framework surrounding the alcohol industry in West Virginia, ensuring that it is both effective and responsive to the needs of distillers.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-7-1