Alcohol Beverage Control Act

West Virginia · State Control of Alcoholic Liquors · §§ 60-10-1 to 60-9-9 · 221 sections

Overview

The Alcohol Beverage Control Act governs the manufacture, sale, and consumption of alcoholic liquors in West Virginia, routing wholesale and retail transactions through the state's Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner. It creates that office and defines its powers, including licensing authority, rulemaking, advertising regulation, enforcement, and the operation of state stores and agencies down to their permitted days and hours. The act also sets out definitions for regulated producers such as farm wineries, mini-distilleries, and alternating wine proprietorships, establishes a wine and liquor operating fund, and provides for hearings, audits, and the terms, bonding, and compensation of the commissioner and staff.

Editorial summary generated from the text of this act. It is not part of the statute — read the sections below for the operative language.

In the courts

Sections of this act have been cited in 33 court decisions.

Most-cited authority: 740 F. Supp. 404 - Zurich Insurance v. Uptowner Inns, Inc.

Sections covered

W. Va. Code § 60-10-1Enforcement authority; jurisdiction
W. Va. Code § 60-10-2General provisions
W. Va. Code § 60-1-1Purpose of chapter; declaration of legislative findings, policy and intent2 cites
W. Va. Code § 60-1-2Applicability of chapter
W. Va. Code § 60-1-3Restrictions on sale, manufacture or consumption; exceptions
W. Va. Code § 60-1-3aOff-premises sales not required to be bagged
W. Va. Code § 60-1-4Sales to be made by or through West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner
W. Va. Code § 60-1-5Definitions2 cites
W. Va. Code § 60-1-5aFarm wineries defined
W. Va. Code § 60-1-5bMini-distilleries defined
W. Va. Code § 60-1-5cAlternating wine proprietorships; requirements and limitations
W. Va. Code § 60-1-6How chapter cited1 cite
W. Va. Code § 60-1-7Applicability of chapter to nonintoxicating beer
W. Va. Code § 60-2-1Office created; powers and functions generally; office of liquor control commissioner abolished and powers transferred2 cites
W. Va. Code § 60-2-10Chapter 60 — State Control of Alcoholic Liquors › Article 2 — Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner
W. Va. Code § 60-2-11Powers and duties1 cite
W. Va. Code § 60-2-12Assistants and employees
W. Va. Code § 60-2-13Bonds of employees
W. Va. Code § 60-2-14Authority to grant and revoke licenses
W. Va. Code § 60-2-15Regulation of advertising
W. Va. Code § 60-2-16Rules and regulations
W. Va. Code § 60-2-17Powers and duties exercised by employees
W. Va. Code § 60-2-17aLaw enforcement cooperation
W. Va. Code § 60-2-17bWine and liquor operating fund established; operations fee; fund issues
W. Va. Code § 60-2-18Hearings and proceedings
W. Va. Code § 60-2-19Legal services
W. Va. Code § 60-2-2Appointment of commissioner
W. Va. Code § 60-2-20Civil responsibility
W. Va. Code § 60-2-21Audit
W. Va. Code § 60-2-22Authority to utilize scanner technology in sales; authority to execute contracts relating thereto
W. Va. Code § 60-2-3Term of office; vacancy
W. Va. Code § 60-2-4Chapter 60 — State Control of Alcoholic Liquors › Article 2 — Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner
W. Va. Code § 60-2-5Chapter 60 — State Control of Alcoholic Liquors › Article 2 — Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner
W. Va. Code § 60-2-6Chapter 60 — State Control of Alcoholic Liquors › Article 2 — Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner
W. Va. Code § 60-2-7Oath and bond
W. Va. Code § 60-2-8Chapter 60 — State Control of Alcoholic Liquors › Article 2 — Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner
W. Va. Code § 60-2-9Salary and expenses
W. Va. Code § 60-3-1Sales at retail and wholesale1 cite
W. Va. Code § 60-3-10Records and accounts for stores and agencies; reports and audits
W. Va. Code § 60-3-12Days and hours state stores and agencies may open
W. Va. Code § 60-3-13Advertising or recommendation of brands prohibited
W. Va. Code § 60-3-14Acquisition of equipment, etc.; analysis of liquors
W. Va. Code § 60-3-15Amount of operating fund and value of inventory stock allowed; contract for manufacture of state brand; ordering listed and unlisted brands
W. Va. Code § 60-3-16Sale in sealed packages; manufacturer's label
W. Va. Code § 60-3-17Regulations as to handling and depositing of moneys collected; monthly remittances; penalty
W. Va. Code § 60-3-18Operating fund continued; use; maximum amount
W. Va. Code § 60-3-19Chapter 60 — State Control of Alcoholic Liquors › Article 3 — Sales by Commissioner
W. Va. Code § 60-3-19aChapter 60 — State Control of Alcoholic Liquors › Article 3 — Sales by Commissioner
W. Va. Code § 60-3-2Establishment and discontinuance of stores and agencies; location
W. Va. Code § 60-3-20Sales, mode of payment
W. Va. Code § 60-3-21Limitation on amount to be sold
W. Va. Code § 60-3-22Sales to certain persons prohibited2 cites
W. Va. Code § 60-3-22aUnlawful acts by persons1 cite
W. Va. Code § 60-3-23Conduct of purchasers upon premises of state store
W. Va. Code § 60-3-24Authority of employees to make arrests; penalty for resisting or assaulting employee; enforcement of chapter
W. Va. Code § 60-3-25Permit for farm winery to import produce in excess of established limits
W. Va. Code § 60-3-26Sale of certain liquors prohibited
W. Va. Code § 60-3-3Warehouses
W. Va. Code § 60-3-4Managers and employees of stores
W. Va. Code § 60-3-5Rules and regulations to govern stores and agencies
W. Va. Code § 60-3-6Agencies to procure stocks; sales at retail
W. Va. Code § 60-3-7Compensation and bond of agent
W. Va. Code § 60-3-8Agent to make no profit from sales
W. Va. Code § 60-3-9Uniform prices; posting and distribution of price lists; continuation of price increase on alcoholic liquors
W. Va. Code § 60-3-9aChapter 60 — State Control of Alcoholic Liquors › Article 3 — Sales by Commissioner
W. Va. Code § 60-3-9bChapter 60 — State Control of Alcoholic Liquors › Article 3 — Sales by Commissioner
W. Va. Code § 60-3-9cChapter 60 — State Control of Alcoholic Liquors › Article 3 — Sales by Commissioner2 cites
W. Va. Code § 60-3-9dTax on purchases of intoxicating liquors inside and outside corporate limits of municipalities
W. Va. Code § 60-4-1Grant and revocation of licenses; issuance or renewal for calendar year
W. Va. Code § 60-4-10Notice of application for license
W. Va. Code § 60-4-11Time to file application and pay fee
W. Va. Code § 60-4-12License granted or refused within fifteen days; refund of fee
W. Va. Code § 60-4-13When license to be refused
W. Va. Code § 60-4-14Annual payment of license fee; effect of failure to pay
W. Va. Code § 60-4-15Amount of license fees
W. Va. Code § 60-4-16Records and monthly reports required of licensee
W. Va. Code § 60-4-17Rules, regulations and reports necessary for effective administration
W. Va. Code § 60-4-18Taxation, etc., of licensees by municipal corporations1 cite
W. Va. Code § 60-4-19When license revoked
W. Va. Code § 60-4-2Licenses for manufacture
W. Va. Code § 60-4-20Notice of and hearing on revocation; disposition of stock
W. Va. Code § 60-4-21Appeal
W. Va. Code § 60-4-22Wholesale representatives’ licenses
W. Va. Code § 60-4-23License to operate a facility where exotic entertainment is offered; definitions; restrictions, regulations and prohibitions; prohibitions against minors; application, renewal, license fee, restrictions on transfer; effective date; legislative rules; unlawful acts and penalties imposed1 cite
W. Va. Code § 60-4-3aDistillery, mini-distillery, and micro-distillery license to manufacture and sell
W. Va. Code § 60-4-3bWinery and farm winery license to manufacture and sell
W. Va. Code § 60-4-3cLicense required for sale and shipment of liquor by a distillery, mini-distillery or micro-distillery; shipment of limited quantities of liquor permitted by a private direct shipper; requirements; license fee, and penalties
W. Va. Code § 60-4-4Purchase and resale of alcoholic liquors and ethyl alcohol by wholesale druggists
W. Va. Code § 60-4-5Licenses for purchase at wholesale for industrial or scientific uses; wine for sacramental purposes
W. Va. Code § 60-4-6Purchase and resale of alcoholic liquors and ethyl alcohol by retail druggists
W. Va. Code § 60-4-7Stills used for laboratory or pharmaceutical purposes
W. Va. Code § 60-4-7aIndividuals authorized to manufacture ethyl alcohol for use in the production of gasohol for personal use
W. Va. Code § 60-4-8Stills used by commercial chemists for laboratory purposes
W. Va. Code § 60-4-9Separate license for each place of business; change §60-4-10 of location
W. Va. Code § 60-5-1Election in county, magisterial district, or municipality
W. Va. Code § 60-5-2Election called on petition of five percent of qualified voters
W. Va. Code § 60-5-3Form of petition
W. Va. Code § 60-5-4Notice of election; when held; election officers
W. Va. Code § 60-5-5Form of ballot
W. Va. Code § 60-5-6How election conducted and results certified
W. Va. Code § 60-5-7Discontinuance of state stores and agencies in local option territory
W. Va. Code § 60-5-8When another election may be held
W. Va. Code § 60-5-9Allowing state-wide off premises of alcoholic liquors; exceptions; procedures
W. Va. Code § 60-6-1When lawful to possess, use or serve alcoholic liquors
W. Va. Code § 60-6-10Unlawful operation of plant manufacturing distilled spirits; exception for personal consumption
W. Va. Code § 60-6-11Unlawful manufacture, etc., while armed
W. Va. Code § 60-6-12Transportation of alcoholic liquors into or through state; permits; bond of permittee1 cite
W. Va. Code § 60-6-13Restrictions on importing into, and transporting liquors in state
W. Va. Code § 60-6-14Chapter 60 — State Control of Alcoholic Liquors › Article 6 — Miscellaneous Provisions
W. Va. Code § 60-6-15Penalties for violations not otherwise specified
W. Va. Code § 60-6-16Places deemed common and public nuisances; abatement; conspiracy
W. Va. Code § 60-6-17Suit to abate nuisances; injunction
W. Va. Code § 60-6-18Search warrants
W. Va. Code § 60-6-19Forfeiture of stills, etc
W. Va. Code § 60-6-2When lawful to manufacture and sell wine and cider
W. Va. Code § 60-6-20Contraband conveyances; forfeiture and disposition
W. Va. Code § 60-6-21Court procedure as to contraband and forfeited articles
W. Va. Code § 60-6-22Action to recover price of liquors sold unlawfully
W. Va. Code § 60-6-23Treatment of minors for addiction to alcoholic liquor and beer
W. Va. Code § 60-6-24Requirement for posting informational sign
W. Va. Code § 60-6-25Mandatory signs to be posted warning of the possible dangers of consumption of alcohol during pregnancy
W. Va. Code § 60-6-26Conditional discharge for first offense of certain offenses related to nonintoxicating beer or alcoholic liquor
W. Va. Code § 60-6-3Applicability of chapter to certain uses of ethyl alcohol
W. Va. Code § 60-6-4Permitted use by druggists
W. Va. Code § 60-6-5Applicability of chapter to certain uses by physicians, druggists and others
W. Va. Code § 60-6-6Transporting alcoholic liquor in excess of ten gallons
W. Va. Code § 60-6-7Specific acts forbidden; indictment
W. Va. Code § 60-6-8Unlawful sale or possession by licensee
W. Va. Code § 60-6-9Intoxication or drinking in public places; illegal possession of alcoholic liquor; arrests by sheriffs or their deputies for violation in their presence; penalties2 cites
W. Va. Code § 60-7-1Legislative findings and purposes2 cites
W. Va. Code § 60-7-10Duties and powers of commissioner
W. Va. Code § 60-7-11Licensee must purchase alcoholic liquors from or through commissioner or retail licensee; exceptions
W. Va. Code § 60-7-12Certain acts of licensee prohibited; criminal penalties5 cites
W. Va. Code § 60-7-12aUnlawful acts by persons
W. Va. Code § 60-7-12bLiability of intoxicated persons; liability of persons or licensees for knowingly unlawful sales; rebuttable presumptions and exceptions
W. Va. Code § 60-7-12cLiability of owners or lessors for gross negligence
W. Va. Code § 60-7-13Revocation or suspension of license; monetary penalty; hearing; assessment of costs; establishment of enforcement fund1 cite
W. Va. Code § 60-7-13aHearing on sanctioning of license; notice; review of action of commissioner; clerk of court to furnish commissioner copy of order or judgment of conviction of licensee; assessment of costs; procedure for appealing any final order of the commissioner which revokes, suspends, sanctions or denies the issuance or renewal of any license issued under this article
W. Va. Code § 60-7-14Forfeiture of bond; collection
W. Va. Code § 60-7-15License for the sale of nonintoxicating beer
W. Va. Code § 60-7-16Severability
W. Va. Code § 60-7-17Repealer
W. Va. Code § 60-7-2Definitions; authorizations; requirements for certain licenses2 cites
W. Va. Code § 60-7-2aDual licensing permitted; conditions
W. Va. Code § 60-7-3Sale of alcoholic liquors and nonintoxicating beer by licensee authorized
W. Va. Code § 60-7-4Application for license; information required; verification; application to be accompanied by fees; bond; college fraternities and sororities ineligible for license; racial discrimination by applicants prohibited1 cite
W. Va. Code § 60-7-4aNotice of application for license to be given to municipal clerk or recorder; duties of clerk or recorder; consistency with zoning and community development programs; authority of commissioner
W. Va. Code § 60-7-5Investigation by commissioner; issuance or refusal of license; special requirements for clubs at parks and airports; form of license; license valid at one location only; expiration and renewal; transferability1 cite
W. Va. Code § 60-7-6Annual license fee; partial fee; and reactivation fee
W. Va. Code § 60-7-6aSpecial privilege of Class A private club licensee to operate separate but connected Class B license
W. Va. Code § 60-7-7Municipal fee
W. Va. Code § 60-7-8Application for permit to hold special nonalcoholic entertainment events for persons under age twenty-one
W. Va. Code § 60-7-8aSpecial license for a private fair and festival; licensee fee and application; license fee; license subject to provisions of article; exception
W. Va. Code § 60-7-8bOne-day charitable rare, antique, or vintage liquor auction; licensee fee and application; license subject to provisions of article; exceptions
W. Va. Code § 60-7-8cSpecial license for a multi-vendor private fair and festival; license fee and application; license subject to provisions of article; exception
W. Va. Code § 60-7-8dWhere private clubs may sell and serve alcoholic liquors and nonintoxicating beer or nonintoxicating craft beer
W. Va. Code § 60-7-8ePrivate club restaurant or private manufacturer club licensee’s authority to sell craft cocktail growlers
W. Va. Code § 60-7-8fPrivate delivery license for a licensed private club restaurant, private manufacturer club, or a third party; requirements; limitations; third party license fee; private cocktail delivery permit; and requirements
W. Va. Code § 60-7-8gSpecial permit for a qualified permit holder in a private outdoor designated area; license fee and application; license subject to provisions of article
W. Va. Code § 60-7-8hSpecial permit for a qualified non-profit permit holder in a private outdoor designated area; license fee and application; license subject to provisions of article
W. Va. Code § 60-7-9Chapter 60 — State Control of Alcoholic Liquors › Article 7 — Licenses to Private Clubs
W. Va. Code § 60-8-1Construction and application of article
W. Va. Code § 60-8-10Chapter 60 — State Control of Alcoholic Liquors › Article 8 — Sale of Wines
W. Va. Code § 60-8-11Chapter 60 — State Control of Alcoholic Liquors › Article 8 — Sale of Wines
W. Va. Code § 60-8-12Chapter 60 — State Control of Alcoholic Liquors › Article 8 — Sale of Wines
W. Va. Code § 60-8-13Chapter 60 — State Control of Alcoholic Liquors › Article 8 — Sale of Wines
W. Va. Code § 60-8-14Chapter 60 — State Control of Alcoholic Liquors › Article 8 — Sale of Wines
W. Va. Code § 60-8-15Chapter 60 — State Control of Alcoholic Liquors › Article 8 — Sale of Wines
W. Va. Code § 60-8-16Application for license
W. Va. Code § 60-8-17License issuance or refusal; terms of license
W. Va. Code § 60-8-18Revocation, suspension, and other sanctions which may be imposed by the commissioner upon the licensee; procedure for appealing any final order of the commissioner which revokes, suspends, sanctions, or denies the issuance or renewal of any license issued under this article
W. Va. Code § 60-8-19To whom licensed manufacturer may sell
W. Va. Code § 60-8-2Definitions
W. Va. Code § 60-8-20Unlawful acts generally
W. Va. Code § 60-8-20aUnlawful acts by persons
W. Va. Code § 60-8-21Sale in sealed, labeled packages required
W. Va. Code § 60-8-22Sales on credit prohibited; exception
W. Va. Code § 60-8-23Duties and powers of commissioner; rules
W. Va. Code § 60-8-24Disposition of revenue
W. Va. Code § 60-8-25Criminal penalties; public nuisances
W. Va. Code § 60-8-26Forfeiture of bond
W. Va. Code § 60-8-27Local option elections
W. Va. Code § 60-8-28Wine brand licensing and registration and review of wine labels1 cite
W. Va. Code § 60-8-29Affidavit of compliance required of distributors and suppliers
W. Va. Code § 60-8-3Licenses; fees; general restrictions
W. Va. Code § 60-8-30Exclusive franchise agreements prohibited
W. Va. Code § 60-8-31Other unlawful acts
W. Va. Code § 60-8-32Where wine may be sold at retail
W. Va. Code § 60-8-32aWhere wine may be sold and consumed for on-premises consumption
W. Va. Code § 60-8-33Certain prohibitions not applicable
W. Va. Code § 60-8-34When retail sales prohibited
W. Va. Code § 60-8-35Other unlawful acts
W. Va. Code § 60-8-3aCertain wine specialty shops operating as grocery stores authorized to deliver wine curbside, mobile applications, or web-based sales allowed; permits; fees
W. Va. Code § 60-8-4Liter tax
W. Va. Code § 60-8-5Refund or credit of taxes
W. Va. Code § 60-8-6License or registration required for sale or shipment of wine; shipment of limited quantities of wine to adult residents permitted1 cite
W. Va. Code § 60-8-6aDirect shipper's license
W. Va. Code § 60-8-6bDeliveries by licensed wine specialty shop
W. Va. Code § 60-8-6cWinery and farm winery license to sell wine growlers and provide samples prior to purchasing a wine growler
W. Va. Code § 60-8-6dWine retailer, wine specialty shop, private wine restaurant, private wine bed and breakfast, private wine spa, Class B retail dealer, private club restaurant, private manufacturer club, Class A retail licensee, and Class B retail licensee’s authority to sell wine growlers
W. Va. Code § 60-8-6ePrivate wine delivery license for a licensed Class A wine licensee or a third party; requirements; limitations; third party license fee; private retail transportation permit; and requirements
W. Va. Code § 60-8-6fPrivate wine delivery license for a licensed Class B wine licensee or a third party; requirements; limitations; third party license fee; private retail transportation permit; and requirements
W. Va. Code § 60-8-6gSpecial privilege of Class A private wine restaurant licensee to operate separate, but connected, Class B wine specialty shop license
W. Va. Code § 60-8-7Records; inspection
W. Va. Code § 60-8-8Chapter 60 — State Control of Alcoholic Liquors › Article 8 — Sale of Wines
W. Va. Code § 60-8-9Chapter 60 — State Control of Alcoholic Liquors › Article 8 — Sale of Wines
W. Va. Code § 60-8A-1Definition of Hard Cider
W. Va. Code § 60-8A-2Applicability of other laws and licenses
W. Va. Code § 60-8A-3Taxation; reporting; deposits into Agriculture Development Fund; penalties for failure to file returns; application of state tax law; rulemaking authority
W. Va. Code § 60-8A-4Fruit sources; phase in; applications
W. Va. Code § 60-8A-5Winery or farm winery licensee's authority to manufacture, sell, and provide samples; growler sales; advertisements; taxes; fees; rulemaking
W. Va. Code § 60-8A-6Rule-making authorization
W. Va. Code § 60-9-1Definitions
W. Va. Code § 60-9-2Cigarettes produced for export -- prohibitions
W. Va. Code § 60-9-3Chapter 60 — State Control of Alcoholic Liquors › Article 9 — Cigarettes Produced for Export; Imported Cigarettes
W. Va. Code § 60-9-4Criminal penalties
W. Va. Code § 60-9-5Administrative sanctions
W. Va. Code § 60-9-6Unfair trade practices
W. Va. Code § 60-9-7Unfair cigarette sales
W. Va. Code § 60-9-8General enforcement provisions
W. Va. Code § 60-9-9Applicability

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