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WV Code § 20-7-20 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 20. Natural Resources|Article 7. Law Enforcement, Motorboating, Litter|§20-7-20. Regattas, Races and Exhibitions; Applications and Permits

(a) The department may authorize the holding of regattas, motorboat or other boat races, marine parades, tournaments or exhibitions on any waters of this state. It shall adopt and may from time to time amend regulations concerning the safety of motorboats and other vessels and persons thereon, either observers or participants. Whenever a regatta, motorboat or other boat race, marine parade, tournament or exhibition is proposed to be held, the person in charge thereof, shall, at least fifteen days prior thereto, file an application with the director for permission to hold such regatta, motorboat or other boat race, marine parade, tournament or exhibition. The application shall set forth the date, time and location where it is proposed to hold such regatta, motorboat or other boat race, marine parade, tournament or exhibition, and it shall not be conducted without authorization of the director in writing.(b) The provisions of this section shall not exempt any person from compliance with the applicable federal law or regulation, but nothing contained herein shall be construed to require the securing of a state permit pursuant to this section if a permit therefor has been obtained from an authorized agency of the United States.
WV Code § 20-7-20a (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 20. Natural Resources|Article 7. Law Enforcement, Motorboating, Litter|§20-7-20a. Personal Watercraft Operation and Towing Exemptions

(a) The provisions of sections eighteen-d and nineteen-a do not apply to a performer engaged in a professional exhibition or a person engaging in an officially sanctioned regatta, race, marine parade, tournament, exhibition, or water safety demonstration.(b) The provisions of sections eighteen-d and nineteen-a do not apply to a person who holds a valid master's, mate's, or operator's license issued by the United States Coast Guard while performing his or her official duties.
WV Code § 20-7-21 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 20. Natural Resources|Article 7. Law Enforcement, Motorboating, Litter|§20-7-21. Responsibility of Owner, etc., for Incapable Operators of Motorboats

No person who is the owner of any motorboat, or has such in his charge or control, shall act or permit the same to be operated by any person who, by reason of any physical or mental disability, is incapable of operating such motorboat under all the prevailing circumstances.
WV Code § 20-7-22 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 20. Natural Resources|Article 7. Law Enforcement, Motorboating, Litter|§20-7-22. General Rules and Regulations for Motorboating; Special Rules

The director is hereby authorized and empowered to prescribe and to enforce:(a) General rules and regulations to be observed in the operation or navigation of motorboats upon, over or through the waters of this state which he shall deem necessary for the public health or safety of persons or property on or in such waters, or for the preservation of all forms of useful aquatic life, particularly as to speed, running, lights, signals, courses, channels, rights-of-way, and the disposal of oil, gas, gasoline or other wastes from such boats;(b) Special rules and regulations for such particular, artificial or natural areas of water, for further limiting, restricting or prohibiting the operation or navigation of motorboats thereon to protect the public health or to protect and preserve useful aquatic life.
WV Code § 20-7-22a (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 20. Natural Resources|Article 7. Law Enforcement, Motorboating, Litter|§20-7-22a. Agency Rule Making for Personal Watercrafts

The director of the Division of Natural Resources shall propose rules, including the personal watercraft safety orientation requirements for livery owners and operators, for legislative approval in accordance with the provisions of subdivision thirty, section seven, article one of this chapter and section one, article one, chapter twenty-nine-a of this code which effectuate the contents of sections eleven, sixteen, eighteen-d, nineteen-a and twenty-a of this article.
WV Code § 20-7-23 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 20. Natural Resources|Article 7. Law Enforcement, Motorboating, Litter|§20-7-23. Local Rules

(a) The provisions of this article, and of other applicable laws of this state, shall govern the operation, equipment, numbering and all other matters relating thereto whenever any vessel shall be operated on the waters of this state, or when any activity regulated by this article shall take place thereon, but nothing in this article shall be construed to prevent the adoption of any ordinance or local law relating to operation and equipment of vessels the provisions of which are identical to the provisions of this article, amendments thereto or rules promulgated thereunder: Provided, That such ordinances or local laws shall be operative only so long as to the extent that they continue to be identical to provisions of this article, amendments thereto or rules promulgated thereunder.(b) Any subdivision of this state may, at any time, but only after public notice, make formal application to the director for special rules with reference to the operation of vessels on any waters within its territorial limits and shall set forth therein the reasons which make such special rules necessary or appropriate.(c) The director is hereby authorized to promulgate special rules with reference to the operation of vessels on any waters within the territorial limits of any subdivision of this state.(d) The director shall promulgate emergency legislative rules and legislative rules pursuant to 29A-3-1 et seq. of this code providing for the operation of motorboats with motors greater than 10 horsepower, only in a manner where no wake is created on the Upper Mud River Lake.
WV Code § 20-7A-1 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 20. Natural Resources|Article 7A. Cave Protection|§20-7A-1. Definitions

Unless the context in which used clearly requires a different meaning, as used in this article:(a) "Cave" means any naturally occurring subterranean cavity. The word "cave" includes or is synonymous with cavern, pit, pothole, well, sinkhole and grotto.(b) "Commercial cave" means any cave with improved trails and lighting utilized by the owner for the purpose of exhibition to the general public as a profit or nonprofit enterprise, wherein a fee is collected for entry.(c) "Gate" means any structure or device located to limit or prohibit access or entry to any cave.(d) "Person or persons" means any individual, partnership, firm, association, trust or corporation.(e) "Speleothem" means a natural mineral formation or deposit occurring in a cave. This includes or is synonymous with stalagmites, stalactites, helictites, anthodites, gypsum flowers, needles, angel's hair, soda straws, draperies, bacon, cave pearls, popcorn (coral), rimstone dams, columns, palettes, flowstone, et cetera. Speleothems are commonly composed of calcite, epsomite, gypsum, aragonite, celestite and other similar minerals.(f) "Owner" means a person who owns title to land where a cave is located, including a person who owns title to a leasehold estate in such land.
WV Code § 20-7A-2 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 20. Natural Resources|Article 7A. Cave Protection|§20-7A-2. Vandalism; Penalties

It is unlawful for any person, without express, prior, written permission of the owner, to willfully or knowingly:(a) Break, break off, crack, carve upon, write, burn or otherwise mark upon, remove, or in any manner destroy, disturb, deface, mar or harm the surfaces of any cave or any natural material therein, including speleothems;(b) Disturb or alter in any manner the natural condition of any cave;(c) Break, force, tamper with or otherwise disturb a lock, gate, door or other obstruction designed to control or prevent access to any cave, even though entrance thereto may not be gained.Any person violating a provision of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not less than $150 nor more than $500, and in addition thereto, may be imprisoned in the county jail for not less than ten days nor more than six months.
WV Code § 20-7A-3 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 20. Natural Resources|Article 7A. Cave Protection|§20-7A-3. Sale of Speleothems Unlawful; Penalties

It is unlawful to sell or offer for sale any speleothems in this state, or to export them for sale outside the state. A person who violates any of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not less than $150 nor more than $500 and in addition thereto, may be imprisoned in the county jail for not less than ten days nor more than six months.
WV Code § 20-7A-4 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 20. Natural Resources|Article 7A. Cave Protection|§20-7A-4. Biological Policy; Penalties for Violation

It is unlawful to remove, kill, harm or disturb any plant or animal life found within any cave: Provided, That scientific collecting permits may be obtained from the director as provided in section fifty, article two of this chapter. Gates employed at the entrance or at any point within any cave shall be of open construction to allow free and unimpeded passage of air, insects, bats and aquatic fauna. A person who violates any provision of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not less than $200 nor more than $500 and in addition thereto, may be imprisoned in the county jail for not less than fifteen days nor more than six months.
WV Code § 20-7A-5 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 20. Natural Resources|Article 7A. Cave Protection|§20-7A-5. Archaeology; Permits for Excavation; How Obtained; Prohibitions; Penalties

(a) No person may excavate, remove, destroy, injure or deface any historic or prehistoric ruins, burial grounds, archaeological or paleontological site including saltpeter workings, relics or inscriptions, fossilized footprints, bones or any other such features which may be found in any cave.(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this section, a permit to excavate or remove archaeological, paleontological, prehistoric and historic features may be obtained from the director of natural resources. Such permit shall be issued for a period of two years and may be renewed at expiration. It is not transferable but this does not preclude persons from working under the direct supervision of the person holding the permit: Provided, That the director shall take final action upon all completed permit applications within thirty days of receipt if the application is uncontested, or within ninety days if the application is contested.A person applying for such a permit must:(1) Provide a detailed statement to the director of natural resources giving the reasons and objectives for excavation or removal and the benefits expected to be obtained from the contemplated work.(2) Provide data and results of any completed excavation, study or collection at the first of each calendar year.(3) Obtain the prior written permission of the director of natural resources if the site of the proposed excavation is on state-owned lands and prior written permission of the owner if the site of such proposed excavation is on privately owned land.(4) Carry the permit while exercising the privileges granted.A person who violates any provision of subsection (a) of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not less than $100 nor more than $500, and may be imprisoned in the county jail for not less than ten days nor more than six months. A person who violates any of the provisions of subsection (b) of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not less than $100 nor more than $500, and the permit herein authorized shall be revoked.
WV Code § 20-7A-6 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 20. Natural Resources|Article 7A. Cave Protection|§20-7A-6. Liability of Owners and Agents

(a) Neither the owner of a cave nor his authorized agents acting within the scope of their authority are liable for injuries sustained by any person using such features for recreational or scientific purpose if the prior consent of the owner has been obtained and if no charge has been made for the use of such features.(b) An owner of a commercial cave is not liable for an injury sustained by a spectator who has paid to view the cave, unless such injury is sustained as a result of such owner's negligence in connection with the providing and maintaining of trails, stairs, electrical wires or other modifications, and such negligence is the proximate cause of the injury.
WV Code § 20-8-1 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 20. Natural Resources|Article 8. General and Miscellaneous Provisions|§20-8-1. Transition in Terms; Continuity

Whenever in this code and elsewhere in law the terms "the conservation commission of West Virginia," "conservation commission," "director of conservation" and similar and related terms are used and referenced, they shall be read, understood and construed in the light of the enactment of this chapter by which the conservation commission and the office of director of conservation are abolished and the responsibilities, functions and services thereof are transferred to and absorbed in the Division of Natural Resources, the natural resources commission and the office of director of the Division of Natural Resources as in this chapter provided.Any litigation instituted, entered into or pending to which any of the governmental corporations and agencies abolished by this chapter are named parties may be continued and prosecuted to completion in such party names or, at the option of the litigants and by leave of court, such party names may be amended or changed to correspond with the names of the successor governmental corporations and agencies as in this chapter provided.All contracts, compacts and agreements, heretofore entered into by any of the governmental corporations and agencies hereby abolished, shall continue to be the obligations of the respective successor corporations and agencies as in this chapter provided. No provision of this chapter shall be construed as impairing the obligation of any contract.
WV Code § 20-8-2 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 20. Natural Resources|Article 8. General and Miscellaneous Provisions|§20-8-2. Transfer of Records, Appropriations, Facilities and Other Properties and Assets

As of the effective date of this chapter, the records, funds, unexpended appropriations, facilities, equipment and real and personal properties and assets of every kind and character belonging to, owned by or in the custody and control of any governmental corporation, agency, office or activity abolished or transferred to and absorbed in the department of natural resources by the provisions of this chapter shall be by each such governmental corporation, agency, office or activity transferred and delivered to the department of natural resources or to the identifiable successor to the abolished corporation, agency, office or activity as in this chapter established and constituted. It is the intent and purpose of the provisions of this section that continuity in the governmental operations, functions and services affected by this transition shall not be interrupted or impeded.
WV Code § 20-8-3 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 20. Natural Resources|Article 8. General and Miscellaneous Provisions|§20-8-3. Construction of Chapter; Severability

The provisions of this chapter shall be liberally construed to effect the objects and purposes hereof. The provisions of the chapter shall be construed to be separable and severable and in the event any clause, sentence or provision hereof shall for any reason be construed or held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such unconstitutionality or invalidity shall not affect or impair the remaining provisions hereof.
WV Code § 20-8-4 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 20. Natural Resources|Article 8. General and Miscellaneous Provisions|§20-8-4. Effective Date

The provisions of this chapter shall become effective on July 1, 1961.
WV Code § 20-9-1 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 20. Natural Resources|Article 9. Boat Dock and Marina Safety Requirements -- the Michael Cunningham Act|§20-9-1. Definitions

As used in this article:(1) "ABYC" means the American Boat and Yacht Council;(2) "Boat dock" means a man-made structure that protrudes into a body of water for the purpose of mooring a boat or for other water-related recreation, including boat liveries, and that is connected to an electrical power source in any manner: Provided, That "boat dock" does not include structures that are privately owned and used exclusively by the owner or the owner's guests for noncommercial purposes;(3) "Boat dock or marina owner or operator" means any person who:(A) Has an ownership interest in a boat dock or marina, other than a lienholder; or(B) Operates a boat dock or marina;(4) "Ground fault circuit interrupter" means a device that functions to de-energize a circuit, or a portion thereof, within an established period of time when current to ground exceeds a predetermined value that is less than required to operate the over current protective device of the supply circuit;(5) "Marina" means a dock including a boat dock or basin providing moorings for motorboats and offering supply, repair or other services, including electrical power supply, for remuneration: Provided, That "marina" does not include docks that are privately owned and used exclusively by the owner or the owner's guests for noncommercial purposes;(6) "Motorboat" means any vessel propelled by an electrical, steam, gas, diesel or other propelled or driven motor, whether or not the motor is the principal source of propulsion, but does not include a vessel with a valid marine document issued by the United States Bureau of Customs or any federal agency that is the successor to the Bureau of Customs;(7) "Person" means an individual, partnership, firm, corporation, association or other entity; and(8) "Vessel" means every description of watercraft, other than a seaplane on the water, used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on the water.
WV Code § 20-9-2 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 20. Natural Resources|Article 9. Boat Dock and Marina Safety Requirements -- the Michael Cunningham Act|§20-9-2. Boat Dock and Marina Safety Requirements - Swimming and Signage

All boat dock or marina owners or operators shall install permanent safety signage with print legible at eighty feet of distance and placed to give adequate notice, to persons using the boat dock or marina or swimming near the boat dock or marina, of the electric shock hazard risks of the waters around the boat dock or marina. The signage shall state: "ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD RISK: NO SWIMMING WITHIN 100 YARDS OF THE BOAT DOCK".
WV Code § 20-9-3 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 20. Natural Resources|Article 9. Boat Dock and Marina Safety Requirements -- the Michael Cunningham Act|§20-9-3. Boat Dock and Marina Safety Requirements-Electrical Shock and Electrocution

All boat dock or marina owners or operators shall comply with the following requirements to prevent electrical shock, electrocution or injury to users of their facilities and the surrounding areas:(1) All electrical wiring involving 110 AC or 220 AC shall be installed by and maintained by a holder of a valid West Virginia journeyman electrician license or master electrician license in accordance with the most recently adopted versions of the National Fire Protection Association's Standards for Marinas and Boatyards (NFPA 303) and the National Electric Code (NFPA 70);(2) Install ground fault circuit interrupters on all boat dock and marina electrical wiring circuits; and(3) Cause an inspection before August 1, 2014 and at least once every three years thereafter by a West Virginia licensed electrical inspector of all sources of electrical supply, including ship-to-shore power pedestals, submergible pumps, and sewage pump-out facilities, that could result in unsafe electrical current in the water.
WV Code § 20-9-4 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 20. Natural Resources|Article 9. Boat Dock and Marina Safety Requirements -- the Michael Cunningham Act|§20-9-4. Compliance Date and Enforcement

Each boat dock and marina shall be in full compliance with this article by January 1, 2015. The penalties contained in section seven of this article apply only to conduct on or after January 1, 2015. Enforcement of sections three and four of this article regarding the work of electricians shall be conducted by the State Fire Marshal.
WV Code § 20-9-5 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 20. Natural Resources|Article 9. Boat Dock and Marina Safety Requirements -- the Michael Cunningham Act|§20-9-5. Rule-Making Authority

The State Fire Marshal may promulgate emergency rules pursuant to the provisions of section fifteen, article three, chapter twenty-nine-a of this code and shall propose rules for legislative approval in accordance with the provisions of article three, chapter twenty-nine-a of this code to implement the provisions of this article and incorporate boat dock and marina safety standards for electricians, including, but not limited to, the National Fire Protection Association's Standards for Marinas and Boatyards (NFPA 303), Article 555 of the National Electric Code and ABYC Standards Projects E-2, E-10 and E-11, as appropriate to the West Virginia waterways.
WV Code § 20-9-6 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 20. Natural Resources|Article 9. Boat Dock and Marina Safety Requirements -- the Michael Cunningham Act|§20-9-6. Penalties

(a) A boat dock or marina owner or operator who violates sections two or three of this article and the violation does not result in the injury or death of a person, shall, for the first offense, be issued a warning citation with no court appearance or penalty, and for a second or subsequent offense, be fined $100. After a boat dock or marina owner or operator is put on notice of a violation of sections two or three of this article and is directed to cure the violation within a certain amount of time, each and every day that the violation continues after the time given to cure shall constitute a separate offense.(b) A boat dock or marina owner or operator who violates sections two or three of this article, and the violation results in the injury of a person, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be fined not more than $500, and for a second offense or subsequent offense shall be fined not more than $1,000 or confined in jail for not more than six months, or both fined and confined.(c) A boat dock or marina owner who violates sections two or three of this article, and the violation results in the death of a person, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall fined not more than $1,000 or confined in jail for not more than one year, or both fined and confined.
WV Code § 20-12-1 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 20. Natural Resources|Article 12. Conservation and Preservation Easements|§20-12-1. Short Title

This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Conservation and Preservation Easements Act".
WV Code § 20-12-2 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 20. Natural Resources|Article 12. Conservation and Preservation Easements|§20-12-2. Purpose of Article

The West Virginia Legislature recognizes the importance and significant public benefit of conservation and preservation easements in its ongoing efforts to protect the natural, historic, agricultural, open-space and scenic resources of this state.