This bill amends and reenacts section 64-9-1 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, to authorize the Department of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule concerning the inspection of meat and poultry. Specifically, it references a legislative rule that was filed in the State Register on June 25, 2024, which is related to the inspection of meat and poultry under the authority of section 19-2B-3 of the code.

The bill aims to enhance the regulatory framework for meat and poultry inspection by formally allowing the Department of Agriculture to establish and enforce relevant rules. As this section is newly introduced, there are no deletions or existing legal language being modified.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-9-1