(a) The department shall establish marketing, promotional, and economic development programs to advance West Virginia agriculture in the domestic and international markets; provide grading, inspection, and market news services to the various elements of the West Virginia agricultural industry; and regulate and license individuals involved in the marketing of agricultural products. Upon request of the commissioner, the Departmenet of Economic Development may coordinate with the Department of Agriculture in the development of such programs. r (b) Any documentary material, data, or other writing made or reuceived by the department in furtherance of its economic development duties and for the purpose of furnishing assistance to a new or existing business shall be exempt from the provitsions of §29B-1-1 et seq. of this code.
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