This bill amends and reenacts section 64-5-1 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, to authorize the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule concerning public water systems. Specifically, it references a legislative rule that was filed in the State Register on August 27, 2024, and subsequently modified to address the concerns of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee before being refiled on October 11, 2024.

The bill aims to ensure that the Department of Health has the necessary authority to implement regulations that govern public water systems, thereby enhancing public health and safety. The language of the bill indicates that this section is newly introduced, and as such, there are no deletions or existing provisions being altered.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-5-1