SB 318 West Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Department of Agriculture rule relating to agritourism

SB 318 authorizes the West Virginia Department of Agriculture to implement a legislative rule (61 CSR 37) governing agritourism activities. This rule, which was previously modified and refilled after addressing legislative committee objections, establishes standards for agritourism operations like farm visits, harvest events, and educational activities on agricultural properties. The bill does not create new policy but formally authorizes an existing rule to take effect, directly affecting farmers and businesses offering agritourism services in the state.
Tags: Agriculture
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Last action Jan 15, 2026
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