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 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 48

(By Senators Sypolt, Rucker, Clements, Cline, Mann, Maynard, Smith, Beach, Ojeda, Miller and Woelfel)

[Originating in the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development; reported on March 23, 2017]

 

Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study transferring the State of West Virginia’s food production inspections and regulations to the Department of Agriculture.

Whereas, The Legislature finds food production safety in the state is of paramount importance; and

Whereas, The food production industry will be best served if there is one central set of standards and a single state department that is responsible for the food production act; and

Whereas, West Virginia Department of Agriculture already inspects and samples a variety of food products throughout the state; and

Whereas, The Department of Health and Human Resources employs trained sanitarians that conduct a variety of inspections throughout the state, including inspection of food manufacturers; and

Whereas, West Virginia Department of Agriculture would be able to provide the food production inspections if trained sanitarians were transferred to WVDA or if staff received the requisite training; and

Whereas, West Virginia Department of Agriculture would also need the laws and regulations amended to reflect the transfer of the food production regulations to the Department of Agriculture; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:

That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby requested to study transferring the State of West Virginia’s food production inspections and regulations to the Department of Agriculture; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance report to the regular session of the Legislature 2018, on its findings, conclusions and recommendations, together with drafts of any legislation necessary to effectuate its recommendations; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the expenses necessary to conduct this study, to prepare a report, and to draft necessary legislation be paid from legislative appropriations to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance.

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