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WV SB379

WV SB379
Division of Natural Resources rule relating to wildlife rehabilitation


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Introduced
01/15/2026
In Committee
01/15/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to wildlife rehabilitation.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources to create and implement a legislative rule, specifically identified as 58 CSR 21, concerning wildlife rehabilitation. This rule, which has been modified by the Division to address concerns raised by the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee, will govern how injured, orphaned, or otherwise incapacitated wild animals are cared for and potentially returned to the wild, operating under the authority granted by section 20-2D-3 of the West Virginia Code.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 374 (on 01/28/2026)

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