West Virginia § 60-8-27 - 60-8-27. Local option elections.
Full text of West Virginia West Virginia Code § 60-8-27 — 60-8-27. Local option elections., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 60-8-27. 60-8-27. Local option elections.
The question "Shall the sale of alcoholic beverages under the West Virginia liquor control commission be permitted in ............................................"? stated in the petition and ballot under the provisions of sections three and five, article five of this chapter shall be deemed to include therein the sale of wine under the provisions of this article. Within thirty days after a "local option election" conducted under the provisions of article five of this chapter in which a majority has voted "No," the commission shall close all state stores and discontinue all agencies within the county or municipality as provided in section seven, article five of this chapter, and each retailer shall cease the sale of wine.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 60-8-27
What does West Virginia Code § 60-8-27 cover?
Section 60-8-27 ("60-8-27. Local option elections.") 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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