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.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 15, 2026
Last action Jan 15, 2026
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Jan 15, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
Jan 15, 2026
Committee
To Judiciary
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Patricia Rucker
RRepublican
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