HB 4328
Relating to authorizing the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to wildlife rehabilitation.
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill authorizes the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources to create a specific set of rules (a legislative rule) governing wildlife rehabilitation. These rules, currently outlined in 58 CSR 21, will provide guidance and regulations for organizations and individuals involved in the care and rehabilitation of injured or orphaned wildlife. The Division of Natural Resources has already modified a previous rule based on feedback from the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and has refiled it for authorization.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the Division of Natural Resources to develop a legislative rule.
- The rule addresses wildlife rehabilitation activities.
- The rule is based on a previously modified version.
- The modification incorporated feedback from the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee.
Who is affected
- West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
- Wildlife rehabilitation organizations
- Individuals involved in wildlife rehabilitation
Notable changes
- The bill focuses on authorizing a specific rule related to wildlife rehabilitation.
- It references a previously modified rule (58 CSR 21).
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Primary sponsor
D. Smith
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