This bill amends and reenacts section 64-5-1 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, to authorize the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule concerning public water systems. Specifically, it references a legislative rule that was filed in the State Register on August 27, 2024, and subsequently modified to address the concerns of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee before being refiled on October 11, 2024. The rule in question pertains to public water systems and is designated as 64 CSR 03.

The primary purpose of this bill is to formalize the authority of the Department of Health to implement the aforementioned legislative rule, thereby ensuring that regulations governing public water systems are up-to-date and compliant with state requirements. The bill does not include any deletions or additional legal language beyond the authorization of the rule itself.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-5-1