West Virginia Code of State Rules
Agency 175 - Alcohol Beverage Control Commission
Title 175 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ALCOHOL BEVERAGE CONTROL COMMISSIONER
Series 175-05 - Licensing Of Retail Outlets
Section 175-5-1 - General

1.1. Scope. -- This legislative rule explains and clarifies certain powers and duties of the West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner as set forth in W. Va. Code § 60-3A-1, et seq., which relate to the sale of 10-year franchises to operate retail outlets to take effect on July 1, 2000, and on July 1st for every ten year license period thereafter. Specific emphasis is given to the Commissioner's duties relative to the development of recommendations to be made to the West Virginia Retail Liquor Licensing Board relating to the establishment of minimum bids for the new licenses; the number and types of Class A retail licenses and Class B retail licenses to be authorized in each market zone; the development of purchase option licensing process, license bidding procedures and a deferred payment financing option; the award of residential preferences and the award of an additional preference for current licensees and the right to match; and the methodology for the purchase options and selecting successful bidders.

1.2. Authority. -- W. Va. Code § 60-3A-1, et seq.

1.3. Filing Date. -- May 1, 2012.

1.4. Effective Date. -- May 1, 2012.

1.5. Type of rule. -- This rule is a legislative rule within the meaning of W. Va. Code § 29A-1-2(d).

1.6. Citation. -- This rule may be cited as 175CSR5.

1.7. Short Title. -- This rule shall be known and may be cited as the "Retail Liquor License Rule."

1.8. Forms. -- All forms are available at the ABCC office or on the internet at www.abca.wv.gov.