Creating Intoxicating and Nicotine Retail Licensing and Public Safety Act

SB 484 creates a new licensing system for retailers selling vape products, intoxicating hemp derivatives (like Delta-8), Kratom, and similar substances in West Virginia. It requires both a state license (administered by the Alcohol Beverage Control Administration's new Division of Regulated Products) and a county operating permit for these businesses. The bill prohibits candy-like packaging, neon advertising, and self-serve displays, while requiring retailers to cover all costs for testing, documentation, and compliance. Counties gain authority to enforce local rules on product placement, advertising, and immediate license suspensions.