HB 4271
Relating to authorizing the Department of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to agritourism.
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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 set of rules, outlined in 61 CSR 37, specifically addressing agritourism activities within the state. The rules were initially authorized by another law and subsequently modified by the Department of Agriculture and the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee. This legislation formally confirms the Department’s authority to develop and implement these regulations for agritourism.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to promulgate rules.
- The rules relate to agritourism.
- The rules are based on a previously authorized regulation (61 CSR 37).
- The Department of Agriculture modified the rule after review by the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee.
Who is affected
- West Virginia Department of Agriculture
- Agritourism operators in West Virginia
- Farmers and landowners involved in agritourism
Notable changes
- Formalizes the Department of Agriculture’s authority to regulate agritourism.
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Primary sponsor
D. Smith
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