The bill amends the West Virginia Commercial Feed Law by clarifying the definitions and regulations surrounding the distribution and sale of commercial feed. Notably, it specifies that individuals who offer for sale, sell, exchange, or barter products produced exclusively on their own farms are not classified as distributors and are exempt from obtaining a commercial feed distributor permit. This change aims to reduce regulatory burdens on small-scale farmers who sell their own products directly.

Additionally, the bill updates various definitions within the law, including terms such as "commercial feed," "distributor," and "guarantor," to ensure clarity and consistency. It also outlines the requirements for obtaining permits and registrations for commercial feed manufacturing and distribution, while providing exceptions for certain categories, including those producing pet food and those engaged in direct sales from their farms. The bill emphasizes the importance of compliance with registration and permit application timelines, as well as the associated fees, to maintain regulatory oversight in the commercial feed industry.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 19-14-2, 19-14-5
Committee Substitute: 19-14-2, 19-14-5