The bill amends the Code of West Virginia to allow for the sale and consumption of alcohol or nonintoxicating beer during charitable bingo games held on the premises of specific organizations, including fraternal beneficiary societies, domestic fraternal societies, veterans organizations, and volunteer fire departments. This change introduces an exemption to the existing prohibition on alcohol consumption in areas where bingo is conducted, thereby enabling these organizations to enhance their fundraising efforts during bingo occasions.

The new legal language specifies that the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages or nonintoxicating beer is permitted in designated areas of these organizations during bingo events, provided they meet certain tax-exempt criteria under the Internal Revenue Code. This amendment aims to support charitable activities by allowing these organizations to generate additional revenue through alcohol sales while conducting bingo games, which are defined in detail within the bill.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 47-20-2, 60-7-12
Engrossed Version: 47-20-2, 60-7-12
Enrolled Version: 47-20-2