Bill > HB5570

This bill amends West Virginia law to exempt certain transportation services from specific regulations. Specifically, it adds a new provision to §24A-1-3 of the West Virginia Code, which lists exemptions from the chapter's regulations. The key change is the addition of a new exemption for "common carriers" and "contract carriers" that transport solid waste generated by commercial or industrial customers to locations for disposal or recycling. Common carriers are companies that offer transportation services to the general public, while contract carriers provide transportation services to specific clients under contract. This exemption is contingent upon the vehicles and their operators adhering to safety and insurance rules established by the commission, which is likely referring to the Public Service Commission in West Virginia, responsible for regulating utilities and transportation. This addition aims to streamline the transportation of commercial and industrial solid waste by reducing regulatory burdens on these carriers, provided they maintain safety and insurance standards.

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http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5570&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill