HB 4925
West Virginia Prime Act
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
The West Virginia PRIME Act allows for the sale and distribution of custom-slaughtered meat within West Virginia without federal or state inspection, as long as it remains within the state. The bill establishes requirements for custom-exempt facilities, including maintaining federal custom-exempt status and keeping records. It also limits the regulatory authority of the West Virginia Department of Agriculture and establishes local preemption, preventing counties and municipalities from prohibiting the sale of this meat. The Act aims to support local agriculture and strengthen food freedom in West Virginia.
Key provisions
- Allows for the sale and distribution of custom-slaughtered meat within West Virginia without federal or state inspection.
- Defines key terms such as ‘custom-slaughtered meat,’ ‘custom-exempt facility,’ and ‘intrastate commerce.’
- Establishes requirements for custom-exempt facilities to maintain federal custom-exempt status and keep records.
- Requires custom-slaughtered meat to be labeled with a specific statement.
- Limits the regulatory authority of the West Virginia Department of Agriculture.
- Provides for local preemption, preventing local governments from restricting the sale of the meat.
- Creates a civil liability provision protecting producers from claims related to voluntary purchases.
- States that no federal law can preempt the operation of this article within West Virginia.
Who is affected
- West Virginia farmers and ranchers
- Small meat processors
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