This bill amends and reenacts sections of the Code of West Virginia to authorize various agencies within the Department of Commerce to promulgate legislative rules. Specifically, it grants the Division of Economic Development, Division of Forestry, Division of Labor, Office of Miners' Health, Safety, and Training, Division of Natural Resources, and Division of Rehabilitation Services the authority to establish rules related to tourism development districts, managed timberland certification, child labor, mine safety programs, hunting regulations, and personal assistance services, among others.

The bill includes specific authorizations for rules that have been filed in the State Register, some of which have been modified to address objections from the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee. Notably, the Division of Natural Resources' rule regarding special boating has been amended to include new provisions about motorboat operation in certain counties, emphasizing the importance of observing no-wake zones. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the rule-making process for these agencies while ensuring compliance with legislative oversight.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-10-1
Committee Substitute: 64-10-1