The bill amends and reenacts several sections of the West Virginia Code related to commercial feed law, specifically focusing on definitions, permits, registration, adulteration standards, and prohibited acts. Notably, it updates definitions for terms such as "commercial feed," "pet food," and "specialty pet food," while also removing the sunset date for the deposit of pet food registration fees into the spay neuter assistance fund. Additionally, the bill clarifies the standards for feed adulteration and authorizes the Commissioner of Agriculture to promulgate regulations that align with certain federal standards under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a new section, 19-14-17, which includes a severability clause, ensuring that if any part of the law is deemed invalid, the remainder will still be effective. The changes aim to enhance the regulatory framework surrounding commercial feed in West Virginia, ensuring better safety and compliance for pet food and other commercial feed products.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 19-14-2, 19-14-5, 19-14-10, 19-14-14, 19-14-17
Committee Substitute: 19-14-2, 19-14-5, 19-14-10, 19-14-14, 19-14-17
Engrossed Committee Substitute: 19-14-2, 19-14-5, 19-14-10, 19-14-14, 19-14-17
Enrolled Committee Substitute: 19-14-2, 19-14-5, 19-14-10, 19-14-14, 19-14-17