West Virginia Statutes
§ 24B-1-1 — Purpose
West Virginia § 24B-1-1
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Bluebook
W. Va. Code § 24B-1-1 (2026).
Text
It is hereby declared to be the purpose and policy of the Legislature in enacting this chapter to empower the Public Service Commission of West Virginia, in addition to all other powers conferred and duties imposed upon it by law, to prescribe and enforce safety standards for pipeline facilities as hereinafter defined, and to regulate safety practices of persons engaged in the transportation of gas or hazardous liquids as hereinafter defined.
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Legislative History
1984 Reg. Sess., SB338; 1969 Reg. Sess., HB649
Nearby Sections
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§ 24B-1-1
Purpose§ 24B-1-2
Definitions§ 24B-2-1
Jurisdiction§ 24B-2-2
Rules and regulations§ 24B-2-3
General investigatory powers§ 24B-3-1
In general§ 24B-3-2
Inspection and maintenance plans§ 24B-3-3
Annual safety reports§ 24B-3-4
Effect of chapter§ 24B-4-1
Hearings§ 24B-4-2
Burden of proof§ 24B-4-3
Rules of practice and procedure§ 24B-4-4
Witnesses; testimony; subpoena§ 24B-4-5
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Bluebook (online)
West Virginia § 24B-1-1, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/wv/24B/24B-1-1.