The county commission, or the governing body of the municipality, shall call a special local option election upon the filing of a petition signed by not less than five percent of the qualified voters within the county or municipality.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 60. State Control of Alcoholic Liquors
Article 5. Local Option Elections
§60-5-1. Election in County, Magisterial District, or Municipality
§60-5-2. Election Called on Petition of Five Percent of Qualified Voters
§60-5-4. Notice of Election; When Held; Election Officers
§60-5-6. How Election Conducted and Results Certified
§60-5-7. Discontinuance of State Stores and Agencies in Local Option Territory
§60-5-8. When Another Election May Be Held
§60-5-9. Allowing State-Wide Off Premises of Alcoholic Liquors; Exceptions; Procedures