West Virginia Code Chapter 19. Agriculture § 19-9A-1. Definitions

(a) “Garbage” means putrescible animal and vegetable wastes resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking and consumption of foods including animal carcasses or parts thereof;

(b) “Persons” means the State, any municipality, political subdivision, institution, public or private corporation, individual, partnership, or other entity;

(c) “Commissioner” means the state commissioner of agriculture or his authorized agents.