(a) Timber theft is the misappropriation or taking of timber belonging to another, or proceeds derived from the sale of timber, either taken without the consent of the owner, or by means of fraudulent conduct, practices, or representations, with the intent to deprive the owner permanently of the timber or proceeds derived therefrom.
(b) The Division of Forestry has the primary responsibility for the collection, preparation, and central registry of information relating to timber theft. The division has the authority to investigate and enforce the provisions of this section when violations of the provisions of §61-3-52 of this code occur.
Structure West Virginia Code
Article 1A. Division of Forestry
§19-1A-1. Legislative Findings
§19-1A-2. Legislative Purposes
§19-1A-3a. Providing Criminal Penalties for the Illegal Possession of Uncertified Ginseng
§19-1A-3b. Timber Theft; Investigations; Criminal and Civil Penalties
§19-1A-4. Additional Duties of the Director of the Division of Forestry Generally
§19-1A-5. Director of Division of Forestry; Appointment; Qualifications