HB 5426·WV·house
To add the Bradford Peat Pear (Pyrus calleryana) to the noxious weeds list
In CommitteeFiled Feb 10, 2026
Sponsor: Canterbury
Latest Action
To House Government Organization
Feb 10, 2026
Summary
The bill adds the Bradford Peat Pear (Pyrus calleryana) and all its cultivars to West Virginia’s official list of noxious weeds. By labeling it a harmful plant, the state can require control measures to protect agriculture and natural areas. The measure seeks to curb the spread of this invasive species.
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