This bill aims to amend the West Virginia Commercial Feed Law by removing the sunset provisions that currently require an additional registration fee for permits to sell or market commercial pet food. Specifically, the bill eliminates the expiration dates of June 1, 2027, and June 30, 2027, for these additional fees, which are set at $50 for pet food packaged over 10 pounds and $35 for pet food packaged at 10 pounds or under. The fees collected are designated for the West Virginia Spay Neuter Assistance Fund, which supports spay and neutering services provided by licensed veterinarians in the state.

By removing these sunset provisions, the bill ensures that the additional registration fees will remain in effect indefinitely, thereby providing a continuous funding source for spay and neutering services. This change is intended to enhance the regulation of commercial pet food sales while also promoting animal welfare initiatives within West Virginia.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 19-14-5