§ 18B-22-4 — Limitations on the ability to earn compensation for the use of name, image, and likeness

West Virginia § 18B-22-4

• Jurisdiction: West Virginia
• Ch. 18B: HIGHER EDUCATION
• Art. 22: NAME, IMAGE, OR LIKENESS IN INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS

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No student-athlete may earn compensation for the use of the student-athlete’s name, image, or likeness in connection with any of the following:

(1) Alcohol and alcoholic beverages;

(2) Adult entertainment;

(3) Cannabis, cannabinoids, cannabidiol, or other derivatives, not including hemp or hemp products;

(4) Controlled substances, as defined in §60A-1-101 of this code;

(5) Performance enhancing drugs or substances such as steroids or human growth hormone;

(6) Drug paraphernalia, as defined in §47-19-3 of this code;

(7) Tobacco, tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, nicotine vapor products, and similar products and devices; or

(8) Casinos or gambling, including sports betting.

Legislative History

2024 Reg. Sess., SB292