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WV HB2054

Bill

Status

Passed

4/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Wayne Clark

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the requirement that vendors at private farmers markets and private food courts execute written agreements certifying joint and several liability for alcohol-related violations occurring on the premises

  • Authorizes self-pour automated dispensing systems for nonintoxicating beer, hard cider, and wine at licensed private club premises, with serving limits of 32 ounces for beer/cider and 10 ounces for wine before requiring staff reactivation

  • Creates a new Class S4N permit ($1,500 annual fee) allowing qualified nonprofit organizations to sell alcoholic beverages within municipally-approved private outdoor designated areas (PODAs)

  • Permits Class S1, S2, and S3 licensees to participate in a PODA on the premises of a Class S4 or S4N permit holder with written permission, without needing to obtain a separate S4 permit

  • Allows private club restaurants and private manufacturer clubs to sell sealed craft cocktail growlers and wine growlers to patrons who have dined in-person or are picking up food in-vehicle, with age verification requirements

Legislative Description

Relating to liability of vendors in private farmers markets

Alcoholic Liquors and Beers

Last Action

Approved by Governor 4/28/2025 - Senate Journal

4/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/3/2025
Government Organization2/25/2025
Agriculture, Commerce and Tourism2/13/2025
Government Organization2/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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