The bill amends the West Virginia Commercial Feed Law by removing the sunset provisions that required an additional registration fee for permits to sell or market commercial pet food, which was set to expire on June 1, 2027, and June 30, 2027. Specifically, it eliminates the requirement for an additional registration fee of $50 for pet food in packages over 10 pounds and $35 for pet food in packages of 10 pounds and under, which were to be deposited into the West Virginia Spay Neuter Assistance Fund.

Additionally, the bill makes minor adjustments to the language regarding the application process for permits and registrations, including the use of gender-neutral terms. It clarifies that persons engaged in offering for sale, selling, exchanging, or bartering products produced exclusively on their own farms are exempt from needing a commercial feed distributor permit. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the registration process for commercial pet food while ensuring continued support for spay and neutering services in the state.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 19-14-5
Committee Substitute: 19-14-5