This bill amends West Virginia Code §11-16-20 to allow brewers and manufacturers to sell nonintoxicating beer, ale, or other malt beverages to distributors or wholesalers at volume discount prices. The bill introduces a provision that permits these sales with volume discounts, requiring a price schedule for such discounts to be submitted to the commissioner. Additionally, it modifies the existing requirement for price changes to take effect, reducing the waiting period from 90 days to 30 days after the price schedule is received by the commissioner.

The bill also clarifies that brewers and manufacturers must file the brewery or dock price of their products with the commissioner, which must be shared with the licensed distributor or wholesaler. It maintains existing regulations regarding the registration of labels and the assignment of distributors under equitable franchise agreements. Violations of these provisions can lead to sanctions and forfeiture of bonds as outlined in the current law. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the pricing process for nonintoxicating beverages while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

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Introduced Version: 11-16-20