HB 2898
To make the fire board or county commission responsible for the operations of every fire department within their county
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to shift the responsibility for operating fire departments within West Virginia counties from county fire boards to either the county commission or the county commission itself if the department isn't already under municipal control. It also seeks to abolish county fire boards entirely. The bill outlines provisions for county commissions to levy funds, establish fire prevention units, and charge reasonable fees for firefighting services, while also addressing agricultural regulations and pesticide use.
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