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 the licensing of livestock dealers. The specific rule in question was filed in the State Register on June 23, 2025, and subsequently modified to address the concerns of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee before being refiled on August 18, 2025.

The bill aims to formalize the process for the Department of Agriculture to implement regulations that govern the licensing of livestock dealers, ensuring that the necessary legislative framework is in place for effective oversight in this area. This section is newly introduced, and therefore, there are no deletions or existing legal language being modified.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-9-1