The bill amends various sections of the Code of West Virginia to empower several agencies and boards to promulgate legislative rules across a range of areas. Notably, it grants the Department of Agriculture the authority to establish rules concerning state aid for fairs and festivals, meat and poultry inspection, and other agricultural matters. Additionally, it allows multiple professional boards, including the Board of Architects, Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists, and the Election Commission, to create rules related to their specific oversight areas, such as registration, fees, and licensure requirements.

Significant legal language insertions include the designation of new regulatory codes for various boards, such as the Board of Medicine and the Hope Scholarship Board, as well as amendments to existing rules that modify confidentiality provisions and update continuing education requirements for the Board of Dentistry. The bill also revises the frequency of licensing for the Real Estate Commission from "biannual" to "biennial" and adjusts criteria for licensure and telehealth practices for the Board of Respiratory Care. Overall, the bill aims to streamline regulatory processes and enhance the operational capabilities of these agencies and boards, with an effective date upon passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-9-1
Committee Substitute: 64-9-1
Enrolled Committee Substitute: 64-9-1
Second Enrollment: 64-9-1