This bill aims to amend and update the West Virginia Commercial Feed Law by making several technical changes and clarifications. Key updates include the addition of new definitions for terms related to commercial feed, such as "commercial feed," "customer-formula feed," and "specialty pet food." The bill also removes the sunset date for funding the Spay and Neuter program, clarifies the provisions regarding feed adulteration, and authorizes the commissioner of agriculture to establish regulations in accordance with the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Additionally, it introduces a new clause regarding the constitutionality of the law, ensuring that if any part of the law is deemed invalid, the remainder will still be effective.

Specific insertions in the bill include updated definitions that clarify what constitutes commercial feed and the conditions under which it may be considered adulterated. For instance, the definition of "commercial feed" now specifies exemptions for certain materials, while the adulteration section has been expanded to include new criteria for safety and quality. The bill also introduces a new prohibited act related to the distribution of agricultural commodities that are adulterated, further enhancing the regulatory framework for commercial feed in West Virginia.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 19-14-2, 19-14-5, 19-14-10, 19-14-14, 19-14-17