Signed by Governor Jim Justice, Jr.

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with senate amendments and pass a bill that authorizes residents who are at least 21 years of age to manufacture moonshine for personal or family use in the state of West Virginia.

Highlights:

• Authorizes residents who are at least 21 years of age to manufacture moonshine for personal or family consumption in the state of West Virginia (Article 6).

• Specifies that violators will be found guilty of a felony with a fine of between $100-1,000 and prison sentence of between 1-5 years (Article 6).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the governor (Article 6).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that authorizes residents who are at least 21 years of age to manufacture moonshine for personal or family use in the state of West Virginia.

Highlights:

• Authorizes residents who are at least 21 years of age to manufacture moonshine for personal or family consumption in the state of West Virginia (Article 6).

• Specifies that violators will be found guilty of a felony with a fine of between $100-1,000 and prison sentence of between 1-5 years (Article 6).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the governor (Article 6).

Full Bill Text