This bill amends the West Virginia Commercial Feed Law by introducing provisions that define terms related to commercial feed and establish a registration process for on-farm manufacturers. It specifies that on-farm manufacturers, who sell products exclusively grown and manufactured on their own farms, are exempt from obtaining commercial feed manufacturing, distributor, or guarantor permits. Additionally, these manufacturers are relieved from the requirements of tonnage reports, fees, and brand-name registrations, provided they do not exceed the sale of 30 tons annually and adhere to specific labeling requirements.

The bill also includes various definitions to clarify terms such as "commercial feed," "on-farm manufacturer," and "labeling." It mandates that on-farm manufacturers register with the commissioner for a two-year period without incurring registration fees. The legislation aims to streamline the regulatory process for small-scale producers while ensuring that they comply with necessary labeling standards and do not engage in the production of feed containing additives not sourced from their own farms.

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