Relating to clarifying the Right to Farm Act relating to residential agricultural operations and the protection of agriculture through Urban Beekeeping

Summary

The legislation updates the Right to Farm statutes to define and protect agricultural activities on residential land, agritourism sites, and urban beekeeping operations. It gives the state agriculture commissioner authority to regulate bee health, set placement standards for hives, and preempt conflicting local ordinances, while preserving homeowners‑association rules. The goal is to support farmers, promote urban food production, and protect West Virginia’s economy and public health.

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