West Virginia § 60A-10-14 Illegal storage of anhydrous ammonia; exceptions

West Virginia Statutes

§ 60A-10-14 — Illegal storage of anhydrous ammonia; exceptions

West Virginia § 60A-10-14

Ch. 60AUNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT

Art. 10METHAMPHETAMINE LABORATORY ERADICATION ACT

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W. Va. Code § 60A-10-14 (2026).

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(a)Any person who stores or conveys anhydrous ammonia in a container that:

(1)Is not approved by the United States Department of Transportation to hold anhydrous ammonia; or

(2)Was not constructed to meet state and federal industrial health and safety standards for holding anhydrous ammonia is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, shall be confined in a state correctional facility for a determinate period not to exceed five years, fined not more than $10,000, or both.

(b)The provisions of this section shall not apply to persons authorized by federal or state law, rule or regulation to handle and dispose of hazardous waste or toxic substances while engaged in such conduct.

(c)Any damages arising out of the unlawful possession of, storage of or tampering with anhydrous ammonia eq

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(a) Any person who stores or conveys anhydrous ammonia in a container that:

(1) Is not approved by the United States Department of Transportation to hold anhydrous ammonia; or

(2) Was not constructed to meet state and federal industrial health and safety standards for holding anhydrous ammonia is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, shall be confined in a state correctional facility for a determinate period not to exceed five years, fined not more than $10,000, or both.

(b) The provisions of this section shall not apply to persons authorized by federal or state law, rule or regulation to handle and dispose of hazardous waste or toxic substances while engaged in such conduct.

(c) Any damages arising out of the unlawful possession of, storage of or tampering with anhydrous ammonia equipment shall be the sole responsibility of the person or persons unlawfully possessing, storing or tampering with anhydrous ammonia. In no case shall liability for damages arising out of the unlawful possession of, storage of or tampering with anhydrous ammonia or anhydrous ammonia equipment extend to the lawful owner, installer, maintainer, designer, manufacturer, possessor or seller of the anhydrous ammonia or anhydrous ammonia equipment, unless such damages arise out of the acts or omissions of the owner, installer, maintainer, designer, manufacturer, possessor or seller that constitute negligent misconduct to abide by the laws regarding anhydrous ammonia possession and storage.