West Virginia Statutes

§ 19-34-4 — Prohibition on the possession of a dangerous wild animal; exceptions

West Virginia § 19-34-4
JurisdictionWest Virginia
Ch. 19AGRICULTURE
Art. 34DANGEROUS WILD ANIMALS ACT

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W. Va. Code § 19-34-4 (2026).

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(a)Except as otherwise provided in this article, a person may not possess a dangerous wild animal.
(b)Pursuant to the provisions of this article, the board may issue a permit for the possession of a dangerous wild animal if the applicant was in legal possession of the animal prior to the effective date of the rules promulgated under this article.

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Legislative History

2014 Reg. Sess., HB4393; 2013 Reg. Sess., SB466; 2013 Reg. Sess., SB490

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