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WV SB916
Bill
Status
3/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Patricia Rucker
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AI Summary
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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
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Automatically revokes any existing local ordinances, rules, or regulations that contravene or exceed state standards for agricultural operations
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Declares legislative intent to promote agritourism as a means of supporting agricultural production and educating the public about the agricultural industry
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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