HB4331

Relating to authorizing the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to prohibitions when hunting and trapping.

Introduced·1/14/26
Intr Text

Authorizes the Division of Natural Resources to create rules on hunting and trapping prohibitions.

This bill amends the West Virginia Code to authorize the Division of Natural Resources to establish legislative rules regarding prohibitions when hunting and trapping. The rule, previously filed on July 25, 2025, is now authorized under the authority of Section 20-1-7 of the code. This action formalizes the process for setting regulations on when hunting and trapping activities are not allowed.

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Energy and Public Works Committee
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History

Jan 14

House

Filed for introduction

Jan 14

House

To Energy and Public Works

Jan 14

House

Introduced in House