SB 686
Relating to WV commercial feed law
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Bill overview
This bill amends West Virginia’s commercial feed law to clarify that farmers who produce and sell their own feed products exclusively on their farm are exempt from needing a Commercial Feed Distributor Permit. The bill defines key terms related to commercial feed, including ‘commercial feed,’ ‘distributor,’ and ‘guarantor,’ and outlines permit requirements for manufacturers and distributors. It also addresses registration requirements for pet food and specialty pet food, with a provision for a dedicated fund to support spay and neuter services.
Key provisions
- Farmers producing and selling their own feed are exempt from Commercial Feed Distributor Permits.
- The bill defines key terms related to commercial feed, such as ‘commercial feed,’ ‘distributor,’ and ‘guarantor.’
- Manufacturers of commercial feed must obtain a Commercial Feed Manufacturing Permit.
- Distributors of commercial feed must obtain a Commercial Feed Distributor Permit, with exceptions for pet food distributors, manufacturers, and guarantors.
- Guarantors (those whose name appears on a label) must obtain a Commercial Feed Guarantor Permit.
- Pet food and specialty pet food require annual registration.
- A portion of registration fees for pet food will be deposited into a spay and neuter assistance fund.
- Existing registered brand names and product names are exempt from needing re-registration.
Who is affected
- Farmers
- Commercial Feed Distributors
- Commercial Feed Manufacturers
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