HB4066 HAG AM 2-3 #1
The Committee on Agriculture moves to amend the bill on page two, section one, line two, after the word "authorized" by striking the period and inserting in lieu thereof a comma and the words, "with the following amendment":

On page 4, by striking out subdivision 4.1.i. in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subdivision 4.1.i. to read as follows:
"Refer violations to a court of competent jurisdiction for the violation of this rule as allowed under West Virginia laws. Nothing in this rule shall be construed as requiring the commissioner to report for prosecution or institute an embargo, detainment or quarantine for the violation of this rule when he or she believes that the public interest may best be served by a written notice of the violation."
On page 6, after subdivision 7.1.j. by adding a new subsection, designated 7.2 to read as follows:
"7.2. Any person who violates the provisions of this rule shall have his or her Shellfish Certificate suspended until the facility is in compliance with the provisions of this rule.";
And,
On pages 6 and 7, by striking §61-23A-8 in its entirety.
Adopted
Rejected