WV SB844

Non-native quail and partridge kept for agricultural purposes (meat production, egg production, propagation, or sales for these purposes) are exempt from private game farm licensing requirements

Quail or partridge intended to be released into the wild remain subject to private game preserve licensing requirements and are not considered agricultural use

Private game farm licenses authorize holders to breed, raise, sell (dead or alive) wild animals and birds, and sell bird eggs for commercial purposes at an annual fee of $10

The director must verify that licensed properties are properly enclosed, have adequate housing and sanitation, and protect public safety before issuing licenses

Effective July 9, 2025 (90 days after passage on April 10, 2025)