SB 908
Requiring Department of Economic Development to establish WV Produced or Manufactured Program
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Bill overview
This bill directs the West Virginia Department of Economic Development to create a ‘WV Produced or Manufactured’ program. The program will serve as the department’s official marketing initiative for goods made in West Virginia. It will establish requirements for businesses to participate, create product categories, and require a specific logo to be placed on products before they are sold or distributed. The department must also propose rules to implement this program.
Key provisions
- Requires the Department of Economic Development to establish a ‘WV Produced or Manufactured’ program.
- The program will be the department’s official marketing program for West Virginia-made products.
- The program will include requirements for participation by producers and manufacturers.
- The program will establish categories of producers and manufacturers.
- Products produced in West Virginia must display a specific logo before sale.
- The Department of Economic Development must propose legislative rules to implement the program.
- The Department of Economic Development is exempt from certain regulations.
Who is affected
- West Virginia businesses (producers and manufacturers)
- The Department of Economic Development
- Consumers of West Virginia-made products
Notable changes
- Creates a new, dedicated marketing program for West Virginia-produced goods.
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Primary sponsor
Stuart
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