HB 4328 West Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Relating to authorizing the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to wildlife rehabilitation.

This bill authorizes West Virginia's Division of Natural Resources to implement a specific regulatory rule (58 CSR 21) governing wildlife rehabilitation facilities. The rule, developed after modifications to address legislative committee concerns, sets standards for facilities caring for injured or orphaned wildlife. It directly affects wildlife rehabilitation centers by requiring compliance with these established regulations. The bill does not change the rule's content but formally authorizes its implementation.
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Introduced Jan 14, 2026 Last action Jan 14, 2026
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