The proprietor of any ferry may require lawful ferriage to be paid previously to a passage over his ferry. But if there be demanded at any such ferry more than is lawful, the proprietor shall forfeit to the party aggrieved so much as is illegally demanded and a further sum of not less than two nor more than $15.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 17. Roads and Highways
Article 18. Ferries and Wharves
§17-18-1. Discontinuance of Ferry by Disuse
§17-18-2. Establishment of Ferry -- Application; Notice
§17-18-3. Same -- View of Ferry Site
§17-18-4. Same -- Decision on Application; Regulations for Ferries
§17-18-5. Same -- Ferry Where Watercourse Is County Boundary
§17-18-6. Unauthorized Ferry Generally
§17-18-7. Operation of Private Boats
§17-18-8. Forfeiture for Unlawful Transportation
§17-18-9. Ferry Wharves and Landings -- Generally
§17-18-15. Prepayment of Ferriage; Unlawful Ferriage
§17-18-16. Prompt Passage; Ferries From Railroad Stations
§17-18-17. Ferries Across Shenandoah River
§17-18-18. Interference by Ferries in Another State
§17-18-19. Offenses and Penalties; Termination of Ferry Privilege