Can I offer a loyalty program for my customers in West Virginia? What are the requirements?

Based on the provided context documents, there are no specific requirements or regulations that prohibit offering a loyalty program for customers in West Virginia. However, it is important to note that if the loyalty program involves discounts on medical services, the organization offering the program must obtain a license as a Discount Medical Plan Organization and comply with the licensing and renewal requirements outlined in WVCS 114-83-3 ^[1.1].

Additionally, if the loyalty program involves construction, modification, or relocation of a stationary source of air pollutants, a permit must be obtained and the requirements outlined in WVCS 45-22-3 ^[3.1] must be followed.

If the loyalty program involves purchases made with a Pcard, the provisions of W. Va. Code §5A-3-1 et seq., and the Purchasing Division Purchasing Rules, 148 CSR 1, apply ^[4.1].

If the loyalty program is related to medical services and is offered by a recipient of the West Virginia Health Service Scholarship Program, the recipient must provide evidence of continued practice at an approved site annually ^[2.5].

In summary, there are no specific requirements or regulations that prohibit offering a loyalty program for customers in West Virginia. However, if the loyalty program involves discounts on medical services, construction, modification, or relocation of a stationary source of air pollutants, or purchases made with a Pcard, the relevant regulations and requirements must be followed.

Source(s):

• [1.1] Licensing and Renewal Requirements.
• [3.1] Requirements for Permit to Construct, Modify or Relocate.
• [4.1] Payment Methods.
• [2.5] Annual Certification of Practice.

Jurisdiction

West Virginia

• General