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 objections from the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee before being refiled on November 14, 2024. The rule in question is identified as 175 CSR 10.

The primary purpose of this legislation is to formalize the authority of the Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner to create regulations that govern the operations of distilleries and their smaller counterparts. This move aims to ensure that the regulatory framework is up-to-date and responsive to the needs of the industry while maintaining compliance with state laws.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-7-1