The bill amends the Code of West Virginia to allow certain brewers, brewpubs, and resident brewers to create privately labeled nonintoxicating beer and nonintoxicating craft beer brands for sale at commemorative events hosted by Class A licensees. It establishes specific labeling requirements, pricing restrictions, and quantity limitations for these private labels. Notably, the bill makes it unlawful for any brewer or retailer to affix a label indicating that the contents are brewed for a specific distributor or retailer, with the exception of the newly permitted private labels.

The legislation defines key terms such as "Class A licensee," "commemorative event," and "private label," and outlines that the private label must be registered and approved by the commissioner before sale. The private label beer can only be sold in limited quantities, specifically not exceeding 25 cases annually, and must be sold at the regular price without discounts. The provisions of this bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, and will expire on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 11-16-17
Committee Substitute: 11-16-17
Engrossed Committee Substitute: 11-16-17