SB 381 West Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Division of Natural Resources rule relating to defining terms used in hunting and trapping

This bill authorizes West Virginia's Division of Natural Resources to implement a previously filed rule (58 CSR 46) that defines key terms used in hunting and trapping regulations. It does not create new hunting rules but formally approves an existing administrative rule for public use. The rule directly affects hunters, trappers, and wildlife management by clarifying terminology in existing laws. This procedural bill has no new policy changes - it simply confirms the Division's authority to use the defined terms in their regulations.
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Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Last action Jan 28, 2026
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