West Virginia § 20-7-3 Powers and duties of other law officers

West Virginia Statutes

§ 20-7-3 — Powers and duties of other law officers

West Virginia·Ch. 20 NATURAL RESOURCES·Art. 7 LAW ENFORCEMENT, MOTORBOATING, LITTER

The sheriffs and constables of the several counties of the state, police officers of any city and members of the State Police are vested, within their respective jurisdictions, with all of the powers and authority of natural resources police officers without requirement of any additional oath or bond. Immediately upon making any arrest or executing any process under provisions of this chapter, each officer shall report thereon to the director.

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The sheriffs and constables of the several counties of the state, police officers of any city and members of the State Police are vested, within their respective jurisdictions, with all of the powers and authority of natural resources police officers without requirement of any additional oath or bond. Immediately upon making any arrest or executing any process under provisions of this chapter, each officer shall report thereon to the director.

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Legislative History

2010 Reg. Sess., HB3110; 1961 Reg. Sess., SB23; 1959 Reg. Sess., SB303; 1957 Reg. Sess., SB228; 1955 Reg. Sess., HB240; 1953 Reg. Sess., SB274; 1951 Reg. Sess., SB159; 1949 Reg. Sess., HB181; 1947 Reg. Sess., HB362; 1939 Reg. Sess., SB204; 1937 Reg. Sess., HB326