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§ 10-2-5 — Article not to affect powers granted by charter or special act

West Virginia § 10-2-5
JurisdictionWest Virginia
Ch. 10PUBLIC LIBRARIES; PUBLIC RECREATION; ATHLETIC ESTABLISHMENTS; MONUMENTS AND MEMORIALS; ROSTER OF SERVICEMEN; EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY
Art. 2PUBLIC RECREATION AND PLAYGROUNDS

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W. Va. Code § 10-2-5 (2026).

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The provisions of this article shall not in anywise repeal, affect or limit the powers and provisions heretofore or hereafter granted to any city, town, district, county, school district or independent school district, under the provisions of any charter or by any special act or acts of the Legislature, to establish, maintain and conduct parks and public recreation and playgrounds.

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Legislative History

1945 Reg. Sess., HB66

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