The bill amends West Virginia Code §11-16-17 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. The new legal language specifies that these private labels must include designs or wording related to the event and cannot promote intemperance or appeal to individuals under 21 years of age. Additionally, the bill outlines that the private label beer must be sold exclusively to one Class A licensee, at the regular price of the existing brand, and cannot exceed an annual production limit of 25 cases.

The bill also introduces definitions for key terms such as "Class A licensee," "commemorative event," and "private label." It establishes that the provisions will take effect on July 1, 2025, and will expire on July 1, 2026. The existing prohibition against labeling beer for specific distributors or retailers remains in place, with the new provisions providing a limited exception for private labels under specific conditions.

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