HB 4272
Relating to authorizing the Department of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to exempted dairy farms and milk and milk products processing.
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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 specific rule (61 CSR 40) concerning exempted dairy farms and the processing of milk and milk products. The rule was previously modified by the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled. This legislation essentially gives the Department of Agriculture the authority to develop and implement regulations related to these dairy operations.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to create a legislative rule.
- Focuses on exempted dairy farms.
- Specifically addresses milk and milk products processing.
- Refers to existing rule 61 CSR 40.
- The rule was previously modified by the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee.
Who is affected
- West Virginia dairy farms
- Milk processors in West Virginia
- The West Virginia Department of Agriculture
Notable changes
- Establishes a formal process for the Department of Agriculture to create regulations related to dairy farms and milk processing.
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Primary sponsor
D. Smith
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