HB4925

West Virginia PRIME Act allows intrastate sale of custom-slaughtered meat without federal or state inspection.

The West Virginia PRIME Act permits the sale, transfer, and distribution of custom-slaughtered meat within the state without federal or state inspection. Custom-slaughtered meat, defined as meat from livestock processed in a custom-exempt facility, is restricted to intrastate commerce. The act limits the West Virginia Department of Agriculture's regulatory authority, prohibiting inspections and additional regulations. Local governments cannot restrict the sale of custom-slaughtered meat unless there is a documented public health threat.