(a) The Legislature finds that the following are important to protect the health and welfare of the citizens of West Virginia: (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 tfinds that it is necessary to create a Livestock Care Standards Board.
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