The bill amends the West Virginia Commercial Feed Law by clarifying the definitions and regulations surrounding the distribution of commercial feed. Notably, it specifies that individuals who 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 primarily sell their own products.

Additionally, the bill updates various definitions within the law, including terms such as "commercial feed," "distributor," and "customer-formula feed." It also introduces new provisions regarding permits and registrations, ensuring that individuals engaged in the manufacturing or distribution of commercial feed comply with the necessary regulations while providing exemptions for certain categories, such as those producing pet food or those operating solely on their own farms. Overall, the bill seeks to streamline the regulatory framework for commercial feed in West Virginia while supporting local agricultural producers.

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