This bill aims to amend and reenact section 64-9-1 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, to grant the Department of Agriculture the authority to promulgate a legislative rule concerning the inspection of meat and poultry. Specifically, it authorizes the legislative rule that was filed in the State Register on June 25, 2024, which pertains to the inspection of meat and poultry under the existing authority of 19-2B-3 of the code.

The bill does not include any deletions from current law, as it introduces new legal language to facilitate the Department of Agriculture's regulatory responsibilities. The overall purpose is to ensure that the Department has the necessary authority to implement and enforce standards for meat and poultry inspection, thereby enhancing food safety and public health in West Virginia.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-9-1