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 were set to expire on June 1, 2027, and June 30, 2027. Specifically, it establishes that an additional registration fee of $50 per product for pet food in packages over 10 pounds and $35 per product for pet food packaged in 10 pounds and under will continue indefinitely. These additional fees are designated to be deposited into the West Virginia Spay Neuter Assistance Fund to support spay and neutering services performed by licensed veterinarians in the state.

Additionally, the bill includes various technical amendments to the language regarding permits and registrations, such as changing pronouns from "his/her" to "his or her" for clarity. It also clarifies the exceptions for obtaining commercial feed distributor permits, including provisions for those engaged in selling products produced exclusively on their own farms. Overall, the bill aims to ensure ongoing funding for spay and neutering services while streamlining the regulatory framework for commercial pet food sales in West Virginia.

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