West Virginia Statutes

§ 20-7-6 — Prosecutions under chapter; attorney services; costs

West Virginia § 20-7-6
JurisdictionWest Virginia
Ch. 20NATURAL RESOURCES
Art. 7LAW ENFORCEMENT, MOTORBOATING, LITTER

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W. Va. Code § 20-7-6 (2026).

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The director may cause complaints to be made and proceedings to be instituted and prosecuted against any violators of this chapter, without the sanction of the prosecuting attorney of the county wherein such proceedings are instituted, and in all such cases no security for costs shall be required of the director. In any unusual or emergency situation or case wherein a prosecuting attorney or the Attorney General may not be available to the director for legal services, the director may employ another attorney or other attorneys to represent the state in prosecutions and proceedings under provisions of this chapter and shall pay costs and fees for such services from department funds.

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Legislative History

1961 Reg. Sess., SB23

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