This bill proposes amendments to West Virginia's Code regarding the sale and distribution of nonintoxicating beer, ale, and other malt beverages. Specifically, it modifies the requirements for brewers and manufacturers concerning the notification of brewery or dock prices. The bill eliminates the previous requirement for a 90-day notification period and price schedule that brewers had to submit to the commissioner before selling or delivering their products to licensed distributors or wholesalers. Instead, brewers will now be required to submit their pricing directly to the licensed distributor or wholesaler without the 90-day waiting period.

Additionally, the bill maintains existing prohibitions against price discrimination among distributors and wholesalers and outlines the penalties for brewers who violate these provisions. It also clarifies that resident brewers utilizing a franchise agreement will be treated as brewers under the relevant regulations. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the pricing notification process for nonintoxicating beverages, potentially allowing for more flexibility in pricing and distribution for brewers in West Virginia.

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Introduced Version: 11-16-20