SB 318
Department of Agriculture rule relating to agritourism
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Bill overview
This bill authorizes the West Virginia Department of Agriculture to create and enforce rules specifically for agritourism operations within the state. These rules will likely cover aspects of running an agritourism business, such as safety standards, operational guidelines, and potentially regulations related to visitor experiences. The Department of Agriculture has already developed a preliminary rule, which was reviewed and modified by the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee before being refiled.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to create rules for agritourism.
- Refers to a previously developed rule (61 CSR 37) regarding agritourism.
- Specifies that the rule was modified based on feedback from the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee.
- Relates to operations under §19-36-1 of the Code of West Virginia.
Who is affected
- Agritourism businesses in West Virginia
- Farmers and agricultural landowners participating in agritourism
- Visitors and tourists engaging in agritourism activities
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