The bill amends the Code of West Virginia to introduce a new temporary licensing option for foreign brewers, specifically a 30-day class T import license. This license allows foreign brewers to conduct test marketing and sales of nonintoxicating beer within the state, as well as participate in festival and sampling events. The fee for this T import license is set at $100, and it cannot be renewed consecutively for more than 30 days, although it can be reissued for a total of up to 60 days within a single year. The commissioner is also granted the authority to propose additional requirements for the T import licenses through rule-making.

In addition to the new licensing provision, the bill maintains existing regulations regarding the application process for foreign brewers, including the requirement for a certified copy of the corporation's authority to do business in the state and the annual licensing fee of $1,500 for a brewer's license. The bill emphasizes that the introduction of the T import license is aimed at facilitating the entry of out-of-state nonintoxicating beer brewers into the West Virginia market for promotional purposes, thereby enhancing local events and consumer options.

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Introduced Version: 11-16-10