West Virginia § 60-7-1 - 60-7-1. Legislative findings and purposes.

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§ 60-7-1. 60-7-1. Legislative findings and purposes.

The Legislature of West Virginia, having carefully considered the provisions of section 46 of article VI of the Constitution of this state and all of the matters giving rise to the enactment thereof and having further considered the operations of private clubs as defined in this article, hereby determines and finds that such private clubs are not saloons or other public places in which the sale and consumption of intoxicating liquors are required to be prohibited by the provisions of said section 46 of article VI of said Constitution; but, to the contrary, are private places in which such sale and consumption of intoxicating liquors are Constitutionally permitted and authorized.

Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 60-7-1

What does West Virginia Code § 60-7-1 cover?

Section 60-7-1 ("60-7-1. Legislative findings and purposes.") is part of the West Virginia Code, the codified statutory law of West Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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Is this the official text of West Virginia law?

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