This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to authorize the Department of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule concerning the inspection of meat and poultry. Specifically, it references a legislative rule that was filed in the State Register on June 25, 2024, which is related to the inspection of meat and poultry under the authority of a previous code section.

The bill aims to ensure that the Department of Agriculture has the necessary authority to implement and enforce regulations regarding meat and poultry inspection, thereby enhancing food safety standards within the state. The language of the bill indicates that it is a new provision, and as such, there are no deletions or existing legal language being modified.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-9-1