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WV HB4178
Bill
Status
1/14/2026
Primary Sponsor
Phil Mallow
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AI Summary
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Prohibits municipalities and counties from requiring a separate business registration license for any person who has already obtained a West Virginia state business registration certificate
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Amends §11-12-3 of the West Virginia Code to add new subsection (f) establishing state license preemption over local licensing requirements
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State business registration certificate costs $30 and is required for each fixed business location where goods or services are offered to the public
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Exemptions from registration exist for businesses with gross income of $4,000 or less, nonprofit organizations qualifying under IRS section 501, and agricultural producers selling farm products
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Introduced January 14, 2026 by Delegate Mallow and referred to the House Committee on Government Organization
Legislative Description
To challenge the necessity of needing a municipal or county license as well as a WV State license for doing business
Municipalities
Last Action
To House Local Governments
1/14/2026