The bill amends the Code of West Virginia to exempt volunteer fire departments and part-time volunteer fire departments from certain regulations concerning the in-person and online raffle of vehicles. It specifies that these organizations will not be classified as unlicensed dealers or automobile brokers, provided they hold a valid raffle license and do not raffle more than four vehicles per month. This change is intended to ease fundraising efforts for these departments by reducing the burden of extensive licensing requirements.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the definitions related to automobile brokers and the sale of motor vehicles, ensuring that volunteer fire departments are not mistakenly categorized as such due to their fundraising activities. It also establishes penalties for violations of this section, classifying them as misdemeanors with fines of up to $1,000, imprisonment for up to 60 days, or both. Overall, the legislation aims to support volunteer fire departments while maintaining necessary regulatory standards for vehicle sales.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 17A-6-1, 17A-6-1a, 47-21A-2, 47-21A-8
Committee Substitute: 17A-6-1, 17A-6-1a
Enrolled Committee Substitute: 17A-6-1, 17A-6-1a