West Virginia Statutes

§ 15-5-18 — Arrest by peace officer without warrant

West Virginia·Ch. 15 PUBLIC SAFETY·Art. 5 DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
A peace officer, when in uniform or displaying a badge or other insignia of authority, may arrest without a warrant any person violating or attempting to violate in such officer's presence any order, rule or regulation made pursuant to this article. This authority shall be limited to arrest for violations of those orders, rules and regulations which affect the public generally.

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Legislative History

1973 Reg. Sess., SB3; 1953 Reg. Sess., SB281

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