The Senate passed a bill on Thursday that would remove the current requirement for wineries in West Virginia to serve food when more than four ounces of wine is being consumed on-site by a customer.
Proponents of Senate Bill 320 view it as a pro-business tweak to the state’s alcohol regulation. Being required to serve food creates extra permitting and overhead costs for wineries. By eliminating these burdens, proponents of the bill hope to bolster the vineyard and wine industry in the state, while promoting tourism.
The bill now heads to the House of Delegates for consideration.
The Senate is adjourned until tomorrow, Feb. 2, at 9 a.m.
Afternoon Meetings:
Health at 1 p.m. in 451M
Energy at 1 p.m. in 208W
Judiciary at 3 p.m. in 208W
Finance at 3 p.m. in 451M
