This bill amends and reenacts section 64-9-1 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, to authorize the Department of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule concerning exempted dairy farms and the processing of milk and milk products. The legislative rule in question was initially filed in the State Register on March 6, 2025, and subsequently modified to address the concerns of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee before being refiled on August 20, 2025.

The bill specifically references the legislative rule identified as 61 CSR 40, which pertains to the operations of exempted dairy farms and the processing of milk and milk products. The intent of this legislation is to provide the necessary authority for the Department of Agriculture to implement regulations that will govern these areas effectively.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-9-1