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 does not include any deletions from current law, as it introduces new legal language to facilitate the Department of Agriculture's ability to implement the specified rule. The overall aim is to enhance the regulatory framework surrounding meat and poultry inspection in West Virginia.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-9-1