House Bill Number, introduced by Delegate D. Smith, seeks to amend and reenact section 64-10-1 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, to authorize the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule concerning the catching and selling of baitfish. The bill specifically references a legislative rule that was filed in the State Register on August 14, 2024, which is related to this activity and is authorized under the existing authority of 20-1-7 of the code.

The primary purpose of this bill is to formalize the Division of Natural Resources' ability to regulate the catching and selling of baitfish through the establishment of a legislative rule. This amendment does not include any deletions from current law, as it introduces new legal language to support the Division's regulatory efforts in this area.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-10-1