This bill proposes the repeal of various sections of the West Virginia Code that impose taxes on alcohol, tobacco, and gambling. Specifically, it seeks to eliminate provisions related to the taxation of nonintoxicating beer, tobacco products, and the operation of lottery table games. The sections targeted for repeal include 11-16-13, 11-17-1 through 11-17-23, 29-22C-26, and 60-3A-21, as well as 60-8-4 and 60-8-24. By removing these tax regulations, the bill aims to eliminate the financial burdens associated with these products and activities.
The overarching goal of the legislation is to simplify the tax structure related to alcohol, tobacco, and gambling in West Virginia, potentially making these products more accessible to consumers. The bill has been introduced and referred to the Committee on Finance for further consideration.