West Virginia Statutes

§ 5-6-14 — Article to be liberally construed

West Virginia·Ch. 5 GENERAL POWERS AND AUTHORITY OF THE GOVERNOR, SECRETARY OF STATE AND ATTORNEY GENERAL; BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS; MISCELLANEOUS AGENCIES, COMMISSIONS, OFFICES, PROGRAMS, ETC·Art. 6 STATE BUILDINGS

This article, being necessary for the health, welfare and convenience of the citizens of the state, should be liberally construed to effectuate the purposes thereof.

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Legislative History

1971 Reg. Sess., HB944

Nearby Sections

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Arrest or deportation of persons during war

§ 5-1-13

Construction of §§5-1-7 to 5-1-13; severability; how cited

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Rewards for arrest of criminals or in case of assault on or assassination of judge; employment of detectives

§ 5-1-15

Return of warrants issued by Governor

§ 5-1-16

Remission of fines and penalties; commutation of

§ 5-1-16a

Expungement of criminal record upon full and unconditional pardon

§ 5-1-17

When Governor may remit fine or penalty

§ 5-1-18

Payments from civil contingent fund

§ 5-1-19

Temporary loans

§ 5-1-2

Arrest of persons aiding enemy or insurgents

§ 5-1-20

Reports to the Governor; form and contents; transmission to the Legislature; special reports

§ 5-1-21

Printing and distribution of biennial messages; distribution of legislative journals

§ 5-1-22

Vacancies in offices filled by appointment of Governor; Senate action; bond requirements; filling vacancies in other appointive offices

§ 5-1-23

Securing congressional appropriations when Legislature not in session; powers of designated state agency; transfers of appropriation items by Governor

§ 5-1-24

Appointment of assistant Attorney General to perform duties for Governor; compensation

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