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This bill establishes the West Virginia Coal Marketing Program, which will be housed in the Office of the Governor, with the primary goals of protecting and expanding the state's coal markets and facilities, and addressing the economic impacts on communities due to changes in the coal market. A dedicated fund, the West Virginia Coal Marketing Program Fund, will be created in the state treasury and administered by the Governor to support projects that align with these purposes, including promoting and educating the public about the coal industry's identity, economic value, modern practices, role in energy reliability, challenges faced by coal communities, and its future in West Virginia. Importantly, fees collected from "Friends of Coal" registration plates, after deducting production costs, will be transferred to this fund and specifically used for promotional and educational initiatives. The Governor is authorized to accept additional gifts, grants, and donations for the program and is required to establish rules for its implementation and provide an annual report to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance detailing all funded projects, recipients, and amounts awarded.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

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