This bill amends and reenacts section 64-10-1 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, to authorize the Office Miners' Health, Safety, and Training to create a legislative rule concerning the certification, recertification, and training of Emergency Medical Technicians for Miners (EMT-Miners) and the certification of EMT-M instructors. The legislative rule in question was filed in the State Register on November 7, 2024, and is established under the authority of section 22A-10-3 of the code.

The primary purpose of this bill is to ensure that the Office Miners' Health, Safety, and Training has the necessary authority to implement regulations that will enhance the training and certification processes for EMT-Miners and their instructors, thereby improving health and safety standards within the mining industry.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-10-1