The bill amends the Code of West Virginia to exclude the Department of Tourism from the list of agencies required to have their food service facilities operated by the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. This change is part of a broader legislative effort to streamline the management of food service operations within state agencies. The bill clarifies the definitions related to food service facilities and the roles of various stakeholders, including blind vendors and the Committee of Blind Vendors, which advises the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.

Specifically, the bill modifies the definition of "governmental agency" to remove the Department of Tourism from the list of entities that must comply with the food service operation requirements. This adjustment aims to provide greater flexibility for the Department of Tourism in managing its food service facilities, while still maintaining the overall framework established for other governmental agencies. The bill is set to take effect 90 days after its passage, on July 9, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 18-10G-2
Engrossed Version: 18-10G-2
Enrolled Version: 18-10G-2