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WV HB5243

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mike Pushkin

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Bars and private clubs licensed under §60-7-1 may purchase liquor directly from a distillery or mini-distillery if located within 10 miles of that distillery
  • Distilleries and mini-distilleries selling to nearby bars must pay a 5% wholesale markup fee and 80 cents per case bailment fee to the commissioner
  • Liquor sold through this arrangement cannot be priced below the price set by the commissioner
  • The bill amends West Virginia Code §60-4-3a and §60-7-11 to create this exception to the requirement that licensees purchase alcoholic liquors only through the Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner or licensed retailers

Legislative Description

Allowing a bar to purchase liquor from a distillery or a mini-distillery

Alcoholic Liquors and Beers

Last Action

To House Judiciary

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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