§19-1C-1. Legislative Findings

(a) The Legislature finds that the following are important to protect the health and welfare of the citizens of West Virginia: (1) Establishing standards governing the care and well-being of livestock in this state;

§19-1C-2. Definitions

For the purposes of this article: (1) “Board” means the Livestock Care Standards Board.

§19-1C-3. Livestock Care Standards Board

(a) On July 1, 2010, there is hereby created the Livestock Care Standards Board. (b) Commencing July 1, 2021, the board consists of the following 13 members, to be appointed by the Governor, by and with the consent of the Senate: (1) The Commissioner of the Department of Agriculture or his or her designee, ex […]

§19-1C-4. Powers and Duties of the Board

(a) The board has the following powers and duties to: (1) Establish standards governing the care and well-being of livestock;

§19-1C-5. Compensation of Board Members

(a) The ex officio members of the board may not receive compensation for serving on the board. (b) The appointed members of the board shall receive compensation for each day or portion of a day engaged in the discharge of official duties, which compensation may not exceed the amount paid to members of the Legislature […]

§19-1C-6. Meetings of the Board

(a) The board shall meet at least annually, and the commissioner may call additional meetings of the board upon the written request of three members. (b) The commissioner, on behalf of the board, may file an annual report with the Joint Committee on Government and Finance that contains information about the activities of the board […]

§19-1C-7. Enforcement of Livestock Care Standards

(a) The commissioner shall administer and enforce the standards established pursuant to this article. This authority may include, but is not limited to: (1) Coordinating with and providing assistance to law-enforcement officers;