West Virginia HB4663: To repeal the requirement for a special license for a multi-vendor private fair and festival.
Status: Passed one chamber, February 24, 2026
What the bill says
To repeal §60-7-8c of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to special licenses for multi-vendor private fairs and festivals. ARTICLE 7. LICENSES TO PRIVATE CLUBS. §60-7-8c. Special license for a multi-vendor private fair and festival; license fee and application; license subject to provisions of article; exception. [Repealed.] NOTE: The purpose of this bill is to repeal the code section relating to special licenses for multi-vendor private fairs and festivals where multiple vendors share liability and responsibility. Strike-throughs indicate language that would be stric.
From the introduced text, January 21, 2026:
A BILL to repeal §60-7-8c of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to special licenses for multi-vendor private fairs and festivals. ARTICLE 7. LICENSES TO PRIVATE CLUBS. §60-7-8c. Special license for a multi-vendor private fair and festival; license fee and application; license subject to provisions of article; exception. [Repealed.] NOTE: The purpose of this bill is to repeal the code section relating to special licenses for multi-vendor private fairs and festivals where multiple vendors share liability and responsibility. Strike-throughs indicate language that would be stricken from a heading or the present law and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.
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Common questions
What is HB4663?
HB4663 is a bill in the West Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): To repeal the requirement for a special license for a multi-vendor private fair and festival.
What does HB4663 do?
In its own words: To repeal §60-7-8c of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to special licenses for multi-vendor private fairs and festivals. ARTICLE 7. LICENSES TO PRIVATE CLUBS. §60-7-8c. Special license for a multi-vendor private fair and festival; license fee and application; license subject to provisions of article; exception. [Repealed.] NOTE: The purpose of this bill is to repeal the code section relating to special licenses for multi-vendor private fairs and festivals where multiple vendors share liability and responsibility. Strike-throughs indicate language that would be stric.
What is the status of HB4663?
Passed one chamber as of February 24, 2026. Latest action: To Government Organization (February 25, 2026).
Who sponsored HB4663?
Clark, Wayne (R, 099), with 1 co-sponsor.
Where is the official record for HB4663?
On the West Virginia Legislature website: https://www.wvlegislature.gov/bill_status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4663&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill