WV SB927

Establishes exclusive authority for the West Virginia Commissioner of Agriculture to regulate bees, bee equipment, and apiaries, preempting any conflicting county or municipal ordinances

Adds legislative findings declaring that pollinator decline threatens the state's agricultural economy and that a uniform statewide regulatory framework for beekeeping serves the public interest

Renames Article 13 as "The West Virginia Apiary Act" and adds Tropilaelaps mite to the list of regulated honey bee pests

Requires complainants in nuisance actions against agricultural operations to prove actual physical damage by "clear and convincing evidence" rather than the previous standard

Prohibits state agencies, local agencies, counties, municipalities, and other political subdivisions from bringing criminal or civil actions against agricultural operations that materially comply with applicable laws and permits