Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 61-27-2 - Definitions2.1. "Aquatic Waste" means any substance composed of excrement of fish or other aquatic life, other than human, and may include other natural materials normally associated with the substance, commonly referred to as manure, as well as water associated with or added to the substance, also considered agricultural waste.2.2. "Best Management Practices" means activities, procedures and practices to prevent or remedy the introduction of manure residues into waters to the extent technically feasible and economically practical. Best Management Practices are designed to maintain the health and long-term productivity of the soil, water and related plant and animal resources and to minimize the threat of soil, waste and nutrient contamination to the waters of the state.2.3. "Commercial Fish Operation" means an operation that sells at least One Thousand Dollars of fish products per year.2.4. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of agriculture of the state of West Virginia or his or her duly authorized agent.