West Virginia Statutes

§ 20-12-2 — Purpose of article

West Virginia § 20-12-2

JurisdictionWest Virginia

Ch. 20NATURAL RESOURCES

Art. 12CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION EASEMENTS

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W. Va. Code § 20-12-2 (2026).

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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.

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Legislative History

1995 Reg. Sess., SB447; 1959 Reg. Sess., SB146

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