This bill amends West Virginia Code §47-21-11 to allow raffle licensees to include alcoholic beverages as prizes in charitable raffles. The current law prohibits the awarding of alcoholic beverages, specifically beer, wine, spirits, or alcoholic liquor, as part of raffle prizes. The proposed change removes this restriction, thereby enabling organizations that hold raffles to offer alcoholic beverages alongside other types of prizes such as money, real or personal property, or merchandise.

The bill aims to expand the types of prizes that can be offered in charitable raffles, potentially increasing participation and fundraising opportunities for organizations. By allowing alcoholic beverages as prizes, the legislation seeks to modernize the existing raffle laws and align them with current practices in fundraising events.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 47-21-11