# West Virginia HB 2054: Relating to liability of vendors in private farmers markets West Virginia HB 2054, Relating to liability of vendors in private farmers markets, is a 2025 Regular Session House bill sponsored by Wayne Clark (Republican); status signed, last action 2025-07-21 (Chapter 12, Acts, Regular Session, 2025) (as of 2026-10-19). - Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/WV-HB2054-2025rs - As of: 2026-10-19 - Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts. ## Facts - Bill: West Virginia HB 2054 - State: West Virginia - Session: 2025 Regular Session - Title: Relating to liability of vendors in private farmers markets - Status: signed - Chamber: House - Introduced: 2025-02-12 - Last action: 2025-07-21, Chapter 12, Acts, Regular Session, 2025 - Sponsor: Wayne Clark (Republican) - Cosponsors: 2 - Subjects: §60-4-3a, §60-7-2, §60-7-3, §60-7-8c, §60-7-8d, §60-7-8e, §60-7-8g, §60-8-2, §60-8-32a - Touches household money: no - Roll calls: 7 (361 yes, 201 no in all) - Economic provisions PRIA read: 13 ## Summary No summary available. ## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read - Private Clubs Can Lease Public Spaces: benefit, low. The Division of Natural Resources and eligible public park or airport operators can lease limited premises for private clubs. Leases can cover a building, part of a building, or another limited space in a park or airport. The renter must be a corporation or unincorporated association establishing a… - Wine Distributors Face Location And Liability Rules: cost, low. Wine distributors must have their main business location and a distribution warehouse in West Virginia. The law defines their distribution role and specifies wines they can supply to listed shops, restaurants, clubs, and retailers. A trust holding or owning a distributor license is liable for relat… - Festival Vendors Gain Licenses With Fees: mixed, medium. The Class S3 license lets vendors sell liquor, wine, beer, and craft beer for drinking at approved fairs and festivals. At least two unrelated vendors must jointly apply 15 days ahead and certify that at least 100 members will attend. Events need local and state approval, can last up to 15 consecut… - Alcohol Sellers Gain Outdoor Area Permits: mixed, low. Eligible alcohol license holders can get Class S4 permits to serve liquor, wine, beer, and craft beer in designated outdoor areas. The annual fee is $100; Class S1, S2, and S3 holders pay only their existing applicable fees. The city must establish the area by ordinance and approve the operation; s… - Clubs And Wine Sellers Expand Outdoors: mixed, low. Private clubs can serve liquor, and Class A wine licensees can serve wine, in state-approved outdoor dining areas. Areas must have clear boundaries, and street dining also needs city or county approval and a revised floorplan. Separate areas must be within 300 feet, controlled by the licensee, and… - Clubs Can Sell Sealed Cocktail Growlers: mixed, low. Qualifying private club restaurants and manufacturer clubs can sell sealed cocktail growlers for personal use off-site. Sellers pay $100 annually, without refunds or proration, and follow tax, retail markup, advertising, sanitation, sealing, labeling, and inspection rules. Growlers hold up to 128 f… - Event Centers Gain Limited Alcohol Licenses: mixed, low. Enclosed coliseums and event centers can qualify for private club licenses for concerts, sports, expos, and reserved events. They need at least 5,000 members, 80,000 square feet of event space, and two connected fenced or bounded acres. A full kitchen with ovens, fresh food service, floorplans, own… - Licensed Venues Can Offer Self-Pour Drinks: mixed, low. Eligible on-site alcohol sellers can use automated self-pour systems for beer, hard cider, and wine. Staff must activate a payment card and record age verification. Customers must be at least 21 with government identification matching the card name; legally authorized serving employees also qualify… - Market Vendors Get Shared Alcohol Licenses: mixed, low. Farmers market and food court associations can get private club licenses with at least 100 members. Markets need two unrelated vendors and more than one connected, fenced or bounded acre; food courts need one unrelated business. Both need a member restaurant with a full kitchen and fresh food servi… - Reserved Event Venues Gain Club Licenses: mixed, low. Venues and barns used only for reserved events can qualify for private club licenses without daily or regular hours. They need at least 25 members and at least two acres in a remote location approved by the commissioner. Freshly prepared food must come from a full kitchen or caterer, with catering… - Sports Venues Gain Alcohol Club Licenses: mixed, low. Qualifying professional sports stadiums and open-air multi-sport complexes can operate under private club licenses. Stadiums need a restaurant, full kitchen, and at least three connected acres of fenced or bounded property. Multi-sport complexes need at least 100 members, 50 connected fenced or bou… - Wine Sellers Gain More Sales Options: mixed, low. West Virginia farm wineries with Class A licenses can sell and serve wine by the glass or bottle. Class A on-site wine sellers can also offer sealed wine to go with food or a meal. Food can be prepackaged without kitchen preparation; wine must be in its original container or a sealed wine growler.… - Nonprofits Gain Paid Outdoor Event Permits: mixed, low. Qualifying West Virginia nonprofit corporations can get Class S4N permits for alcohol events held solely in city-approved outdoor designated areas. The nonrefundable annual fee is $1,500 and covers multiple approved events; first-year fees can be prorated through June 30. Applicants must verify non… ## Sponsors and cosponsors - Sponsor: Wayne Clark (Republican), House - Cosponsor: Ian T. Masters (Republican), House - Cosponsor: Jordan Maynor (Republican), House ## Roll call votes | Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2025-04-12 | House | Effective date rejected (Roll No. 641) | pass | 65 | 33 | | | 2025-04-12 | House | Motion to change effective date to July 1, 2025 tabled (Roll No. 640) | pass | 62 | 36 | | | 2025-04-12 | House | House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 634) | pass | 71 | 27 | | | 2025-04-11 | Senate | Effective from passage (Roll No. 476) | pass | 27 | 7 | | | 2025-04-11 | Senate | Passed Senate (Roll No. 466) | pass | 22 | 12 | | | 2025-04-02 | House | Effective date rejected (Roll No. 342) | pass | 56 | 44 | | | 2025-04-02 | House | Passed House (Roll No. 341) | pass | 58 | 42 | | ## Actions (57) - 2025-07-21: Chapter 12, Acts, Regular Session, 2025 (House) - 2025-04-28: Approved by Governor 4/28/2025 (House) - 2025-04-15: To Governor 4/15/2025 (House) - 2025-04-12: House received Senate message (House) - 2025-04-12: House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 634) (House) - 2025-04-12: Motion to change effective date to July 1, 2025 tabled (Roll No. 640) (House) - 2025-04-12: Effective date rejected (Roll No. 641) (House) - 2025-04-12: Communicated to Senate (House) - 2025-04-12: Completed legislative action (House) - 2025-04-12: House Message received (Senate) - 2025-04-12: To Governor 4/15/2025 - House Journal (House) - 2025-04-12: To Governor 4/15/2025 - Senate Journal (Senate) - 2025-04-12: Approved by Governor 4/28/2025 - House Journal (House) - 2025-04-12: Approved by Governor 4/28/2025 - Senate Journal (Senate) - 2025-04-11: On 3rd reading (Senate) - 2025-04-11: Read 3rd time (Senate) - 2025-04-11: Passed Senate (Roll No. 466) (Senate) - 2025-04-11: Title amendment adopted (Senate) - 2025-04-11: Effective from passage (Roll No. 476) (Senate) - 2025-04-11: Senate requests House to concur (Senate) - 2025-04-10: On 2nd reading (Senate) - 2025-04-10: Read 2nd time (Senate) - 2025-04-10: Committee amendment adopted (Voice vote) (Senate) - 2025-04-09: Reported do pass, with amendment (Senate) - 2025-04-08: Without recommendation, but first rereferred to Judiciary (Senate) - 2025-04-08: Immediate consideration (Senate) - 2025-04-08: Read 1st time (Senate) - 2025-04-08: On second reading, rereferred to Judiciary (Senate) - 2025-04-03: Introduced in Senate (Senate) - 2025-04-03: To Judiciary (Senate) - 2025-04-03: To Judiciary (Senate) - 2025-04-02: On 3rd reading, Special Calendar (House) - 2025-04-02: Read 3rd time (House) - 2025-04-02: Passed House (Roll No. 341) (House) - 2025-04-02: Effective date rejected (Roll No. 342) (House) - 2025-04-02: Communicated to Senate (House) - 2025-04-01: From House Calendar, 2nd reading, placed on Special Calendar (House) - 2025-04-01: On 3rd reading, Special Calendar (House) - 2025-04-01: Postponed on 3rd reading, Special Calendar, until 4/2/2025 (House) - 2025-03-31: Read 2nd time (House) - 2025-03-31: Amendment reported by the Clerk (House) - 2025-03-31: Amendment rejected (Voice vote) (House) - 2025-03-11: On 2nd reading, House Calendar (House) - 2025-03-10: Placed on House Calendar (House) - 2025-03-07: On 2nd reading, Special Calendar (House) - 2025-03-07: Postponed on 2nd reading, Special Calendar, until 3/10/2025 (House) - 2025-03-06: On 2nd reading, Special Calendar (House) - 2025-03-06: Postponed on 2nd reading, Special Calendar, until 3/7/2025 (House) - 2025-03-05: On 1st reading, Special Calendar (House) - 2025-03-05: Read 1st time (House) - 2025-03-04: By substitute, do pass (House) - 2025-02-25: To House Government Organization (House) - 2025-02-13: To House Agriculture, Commerce and Tourism (House) - 2025-02-12: Filed for introduction (House) - 2025-02-12: To Government Organization (House) - 2025-02-12: Introduced in House (House) - 2025-02-12: To House Government Organization (House) ## Bill text - Committee Substitute: [HTML](https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Text_HTML/2025_SESSIONS/RS/bills/hb2054 sub2.htm), [PDF](https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Text_HTML/2025_SESSIONS/RS/bills/hb2054 sub2.pdf) - Engrossed: [HTML](https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Text_HTML/2025_SESSIONS/RS/bills/hb2054 sub eng.htm), [PDF](https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Text_HTML/2025_SESSIONS/RS/bills/hb2054 sub eng.pdf) - Enrolled: [HTML](https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Text_HTML/2025_SESSIONS/RS/bills/hb2054 sub enr.htm), [PDF](https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Text_HTML/2025_SESSIONS/RS/bills/hb2054 sub enr.pdf) - Introduced Version: [HTML](https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Text_HTML/2025_SESSIONS/RS/bills/hb2054 intr.htm), [PDF](https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Text_HTML/2025_SESSIONS/RS/bills/hb2054 intr.pdf) ## Related bills - HB 2451: To facilitate the creation of home-based businesses (signed) - SB 464: Creating license plate for recipients of Medal of Valor (signed) - SB 196: Lauren's Law (signed) - SB 138: Enhancing penalties for fleeing officer (signed) - SB 270: Declaring sale and manufacture of firearms essential business during declared emergency (signed) - SB 617: Discouraging gang activity (signed) ## Sources - [Committee Substitute (HTML)](https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Text_HTML/2025_SESSIONS/RS/bills/hb2054 sub2.htm) - [Committee Substitute (PDF)](https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Text_HTML/2025_SESSIONS/RS/bills/hb2054 sub2.pdf) - [Engrossed (HTML)](https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Text_HTML/2025_SESSIONS/RS/bills/hb2054 sub eng.htm) - [Engrossed (PDF)](https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Text_HTML/2025_SESSIONS/RS/bills/hb2054 sub eng.pdf) - [Enrolled (HTML)](https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Text_HTML/2025_SESSIONS/RS/bills/hb2054 sub enr.htm) - [Enrolled (PDF)](https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Text_HTML/2025_SESSIONS/RS/bills/hb2054 sub enr.pdf) - [Introduced Version (HTML)](https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Text_HTML/2025_SESSIONS/RS/bills/hb2054 intr.htm) - [Introduced Version (PDF)](https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Text_HTML/2025_SESSIONS/RS/bills/hb2054 intr.pdf) ## Related - [HB 2451: To facilitate the creation of home-based businesses](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/WV-HB2451-2025rs) - [SB 464: Creating license plate for recipients of Medal of Valor](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/WV-SB464-2025rs) - [SB 196: Lauren's Law](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/WV-SB196-2025rs) - [SB 138: Enhancing penalties for fleeing officer](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/WV-SB138-2025rs) - [SB 270: Declaring sale and manufacture of firearms essential business during declared e…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/WV-SB270-2025rs) - [SB 617: Discouraging gang activity](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/WV-SB617-2025rs) - [West Virginia bills](https://policyrisk.com/states/west-virginia/bills) - [West Virginia state hub](https://policyrisk.com/states/west-virginia) - [All state legislation](https://policyrisk.com/state-bills) Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/WV-HB2054-2025rs (as of 2026-10-19).