HB 4265
Relating to authorizing the Department of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to registration forms and tags for registration, taxation, and control of dogs.
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill authorizes the West Virginia Department of Agriculture to create a rule outlining the forms and tags used for registering, taxing, and controlling dogs within the state. The rule, currently detailed in 61 CSR 01B, has been reviewed and modified by the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee. This legislation ensures the Department has the authority to establish standardized procedures for dog registration and control.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to create a rule.
- The rule addresses dog registration forms and tags.
- The rule covers registration, taxation, and control of dogs.
- The rule is based on existing regulations outlined in 61 CSR 01B.
- The rule has undergone review by the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee.
Who is affected
- Dog owners in West Virginia
- The West Virginia Department of Agriculture
- Animal control agencies in West Virginia
Notable changes
- Formalizes the Department of Agriculture’s authority to create the dog registration rule.
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Primary sponsor
D. Smith
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