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 Rural Rehabilitation Program. The specific rule in question was filed in the State Register on July 29, 2024, and is authorized under the existing authority of section 19-1-11 of the code.

The primary purpose of this legislation is to provide the necessary legal framework for the Department of Agriculture to implement and manage the Rural Rehabilitation Program effectively. The bill does not include any deletions from current law, as it introduces new legal language to facilitate this authorization.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-9-1