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WV SB916

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Patricia Rucker

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits county commissions, municipalities, and public health departments from adopting ordinances, rules, license requirements, or regulations that are stricter than state laws governing agricultural operations

  • Automatically revokes any existing local ordinances, rules, or regulations that contravene or exceed state standards for agricultural operations

  • Declares legislative intent to promote agritourism as a means of supporting agricultural production and educating the public about the agricultural industry

  • Adds a new section (§19-36-7) to the Agritourism Responsibility Act establishing state preemption over local regulation of agricultural operations

Legislative Description

Recognizing authority of Agriculture Commissioner to intervene in matters that negatively affect agritourism

Agriculture

Last Action

Rejected by Senate (Roll No. 254)

3/31/2025

Committee Referrals

Government Organization3/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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