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 select plant-based derivatives and select plant-based derivative products. The legislative rule in question was filed in the State Register on August 15, 2024, and subsequently modified to address the concerns of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee before being refiled on December 3, 2024.

The bill aims to formalize the Department of Agriculture's authority to regulate these plant-based products, which are becoming increasingly relevant in various industries. The specific rule referenced is identified as 61 CSR 30, and the bill does not include any deletions from current law, indicating that this is a new provision being added to the existing legal framework.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-9-1