This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to allow brewers and manufacturers to sell nonintoxicating beer, ale, or other malt beverages to distributors or wholesalers at volume discount prices. It introduces a provision that permits these sales with volume discounts, requiring a price schedule for such discounts to be submitted to the commissioner. Additionally, the bill modifies the existing law by reducing the time frame for price changes to take effect from 90 days to 30 days, while ensuring that the submitted pricing must also be shared with the licensed distributor or wholesaler.

The bill also clarifies that brewers and manufacturers must file the brewery or dock price of their products with the commissioner before selling or delivering to licensed distributors or wholesalers. It maintains existing regulations regarding the registration of labels and equitable franchise agreements, as well as the consequences for violations of these provisions. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the pricing process for nonintoxicating beverages while maintaining regulatory oversight.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 11-16-20