This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to authorize the Division of Highways to create a legislative rule concerning the transportation of hazardous wastes on state roads and highways. Specifically, it references the legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 23, 2024, which is identified as 157 CSR 07. This rule is established under the authority of section 22-18-7 of the code. The primary purpose of this legislation is to ensure that the Division of Highways has the necessary authority to regulate the transportation of hazardous materials, thereby enhancing safety and compliance on West Virginia's transportation infrastructure. The bill does not indicate any deletions from current law, focusing solely on the authorization of the new rule.

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Introduced Version: 64-8-1