In the event of invasion, insurrection, rebellion or riot, flood or other public disaster or emergency, the Governor, in his discretion, may by proclamation containing such powers as would meet the exigencies of the situation, declare a state of martial law or rule in the towns, cities, districts or counties where such disturbances or emergencies exist.
Structure West Virginia Code
Article 1D. Active State Service
§15-1D-1. Calling Out National Guard by Governor
§15-1D-3. Use of Military Force to Disperse Riots, etc.
§15-1D-5. Power of Officers to Arrest, Disperse or Quell Persons Rioting, etc.
§15-1D-6. Assaults on National Guard or Persons Aiding It
§15-1D-8. Duty to Retire From Unlawful Assembly
§15-1D-9. National Guard to Have Right-of-Way; Exceptions
§15-1D-10. Regulation of Occupancy of Streets for Passage of National Guard
§15-1D-11. Transportation of Officers and Men