W. Va. Code § 19-2E-3

Definitions.

As used in this article:

  1. (a) "Commercial slaughtering establishments" means a person engaged for profit in this state in the business of slaughtering or dressing animals for human consumption which are to be sold or offered for sale through a commercial outlet or establishment;
  2. (b) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of agriculture of the State of West Virginia and his duly authorized representatives;
  3. (c) "License" means any person licensed under the provisions of article two-b, chapter nineteen of the Code of West Virginia;
  4. (d) "Person" means any individual, partnership, corporation, association, fiduciary or other group of persons whether organized or not;
  5. (e) "Livestock" means cattle, swine, sheep or goats.
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