This bill aims to amend and reenact section 64-10-1 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, to grant the Division of Natural Resources the authority to promulgate a legislative rule concerning the catching and selling of baitfish. The specific rule referenced was filed in the State Register on August 14, 2024, and is authorized under the existing authority of 20-1-7 of the code.

The primary purpose of this legislation is to formalize the Division of Natural Resources' ability to regulate the practices surrounding baitfish, ensuring that these activities are conducted in a manner that is consistent with state regulations. The bill does not include any deletions from current law, as the section being amended is new and does not contain any existing legal language that is being removed.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-10-1