West Virginia Code 19-1C-1 – Legislative findings
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(a) The Legislature finds that the following are important to protect the health and welfare of the citizens of West Virginia:
Terms Used In West Virginia Code 19-1C-1
- State: when applied to a part of the United States and not restricted by the context, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" also include the said district and territories. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10
(1) Establishing standards governing the care and well-being of livestock in this state;
(2) Maintaining food safety;
(3) Encouraging locally grown and raised food; and
(4) Protecting West Virginia farms and families.
(b) Therefore, to protect the public interest, the Legislature finds that it is necessary to create a Livestock Care Standards Board.