SB 319
Department of Agriculture rule relating to exempted dairy farms and milk and milk products processing
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Bill overview
Senate Bill 319 authorizes the West Virginia Department of Agriculture to create a rule (61 CSR 40) regarding exempted dairy farms and the processing of milk and milk products. This rule will likely detail the criteria for farms to be considered ‘exempted’ under existing regulations. The bill specifically amends the state code to grant the Department of Agriculture this rulemaking authority, building upon a previous rule that was revised and re-filed.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to create a rule.
- The rule will address exempted dairy farms.
- The rule will cover milk and milk products processing.
- The rule is based on existing regulations and previous Department of Agriculture rulemaking.
Who is affected
- Dairy farms in West Virginia
- Milk and milk product processors in West Virginia
- The West Virginia Department of Agriculture
Notable changes
- Expands the Department of Agriculture’s authority to create rules related to dairy farms and milk processing.
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