This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to authorize the Department of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule concerning select plant-based derivatives and their products. Specifically, it references a legislative rule that was filed in the State Register on August 15, 2024, and subsequently modified to address concerns from the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee before being refiled on December 3, 2024. The rule in question is identified as 61 CSR 30.

The primary aim of this legislation is to provide the necessary legal framework for the Department of Agriculture to regulate and oversee the use of select plant-based derivatives and products derived from them. This move is intended to ensure that the production and distribution of these products are conducted in a manner that aligns with state regulations and standards.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-9-1