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§ 8-29B-1 — Legislative findings and purpose

West Virginia § 8-29B-1
JurisdictionWest Virginia
Ch. 8MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS
Art. 29BAIRPORT SECURITY

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W. Va. Code § 8-29B-1 (2026).

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The Legislature hereby finds and declares that there is an ever increasing need to eliminate the highjacking of aircraft, air piracy and other criminal and terrorist activities involving air passengers, airport personnel, aircraft and airport property and facilities. This article is enacted in view of this finding and the purpose of this article is to facilitate the providing of airport security.

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Legislative History

1973 Reg. Sess., HB615

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