This bill proposes amendments to Section 11-16-20 of the Code of West Virginia, which governs the unlawful acts of brewers or manufacturers in relation to the sale of nonintoxicating beer, ale, and other malt beverages. The key changes include the elimination of the requirement for brewers and manufacturers to submit a 90-day notification and price schedule to the commissioner before selling or delivering these products to licensed distributors or wholesalers. Instead, the bill mandates that brewers and manufacturers must simply submit the brewery or dock price of their products to the licensed distributor or wholesaler without the previous waiting period.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the definition of "discriminate" in the context of pricing and prohibits brewers or manufacturers from providing more favorable pricing or services to one distributor or wholesaler over another. The amendments aim to streamline the pricing process for nonintoxicating beverages and reduce regulatory burdens on brewers and manufacturers while maintaining compliance with existing franchise agreements and distribution networks.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 11-16-20