§60-8-19. To Whom Licensed Manufacturer May Sell
A licensed manufacturer who is licensed as a supplier of wine, as defined in this article, may sell such wines in this state only to the commissioner and to distributors as defined in this article. Such manufacturers may sell such wine outside of this state for use or resale outside this state. The provisions of […]
§60-8-20. Unlawful Acts Generally
It is unlawful: (a) For a supplier or distributor to sell or deliver wine purchased or acquired from any source other than a person registered under the provisions of 60-8-6 of this code or for a retailer to sell or deliver wine purchased or acquired from any source other than a licensed distributor or a […]
§60-8-20a. Unlawful Acts by Persons
(a) Any person under the age of twenty-one years who purchases, consumes, sells, possesses or serves wine or other alcoholic liquor is guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined in an amount not to exceed $500 or shall be incarcerated in the county jail for a period not to exceed seventy-two […]
§60-8-4. Liter Tax
There is hereby levied and imposed on all wine sold after July 1, 2007, by suppliers to distributors, and including all wine sold and sent to persons 21 years of age or older who reside in West Virginia from direct shippers, except wine sold to the commissioner, a tax of twenty-six and four hundred six-thousandths […]
§60-8-5. Refund or Credit of Taxes
The Tax Commissioner shall refund, or credit on a subsequent return, any tax which has been erroneously or illegally collected. In the event that a licensee, while the owner of wine on which the tax imposed by this article has been paid, loses such wine through fire or casualty, other than breakage occurring on the […]
§60-8-6. License or Registration Required for Sale or Shipment of Wine; Shipment of Limited Quantities of Wine to Adult Residents Permitted
(a) Except as to the commissioner and except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, no person may offer for sale or sell wine in this state, or offer wine for shipment into this state, except to a distributor who is duly licensed under this article. Every person, whether resident or nonresident in this […]
§60-8-6a. Direct Shipper's License
(a) Before sending any shipment of wine to a resident of West Virginia, the direct shipper must first: (1) File a license application with the commissioner with the appropriate background check information, using forms required by the commissioner. Criminal background checks will not be required of applicants licensed in their state of domicile who can […]
§60-8-6b. Deliveries by Licensed Wine Specialty Shop
(a) A wine specialty shop with a current active license and in good standing with the commissioner may apply for the additional license privilege of delivering wine with a gift basket, to the purchaser or other person designated by the purchaser, as provided in this section. (b) The wine specialty shop: (1) May only deliver […]
§60-8-6c. Winery and Farm Winery License to Sell Wine Growlers and Provide Complimentary Samples Prior to Purchasing a Wine Growler
(a) Legislative findings. The Legislature hereby finds that it is in the public interest to regulate, control, and support the brewing, manufacturing, distribution, sale, consumption, transportation, and storage of wine and its industry in this state to protect the public health, welfare, and safety of the citizens of this state, and promote hospitality and tourism. […]
§60-8-6d. Wine 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
(a) Legislative findings. The Legislature hereby finds that it is in the public interest to regulate, control, and support the brewing, manufacturing, distribution, sale, consumption, transportation, and storage of wine and its industry in this state to protect the public health, welfare, and safety of the citizens of this state and promote hospitality and tourism. […]