Notwithstanding any provision of this code to the contrary, no action, suit or proceeding for the administrative, civil or criminal enforcement of any provision of this chapter may be entertained unless commenced within three years from the date the right to bring the action, suit or proceeding has accrued. The limitation of this section applies, but is not limited to, actions, suits or proceedings for the recovery of any fine, penalty or forfeiture, pecuniary or otherwise. This section does not apply to the enforcement of any provision when the violation is part of a continuing violation and the last act of the continuing violation occurred within three years from the date of the commencement of the enforcement action.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 22. Environmental Resources
Article 1. Department of Environmental Protection
§22-1-1. Legislative Findings; Legislative Statement of Policy and Purpose
§22-1-3. Rulemaking Generally; Relationship to Federal Programs
§22-1-3a. Rules -- New or Amended Environmental Provisions
§22-1-5. Jurisdiction Vested in Division
§22-1-6. Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection
§22-1-7. Offices Within Division
§22-1-8a. General Powers and Duties of the Director of the Division of Mines and Minerals
§22-1-9. Environmental Protection Advisory Council
§22-1-10. Allocation of Appropriations and Effect on Personnel
§22-1-13. Notification of Permitting Decisions
§22-1-14. Stream Restoration Fund; Creation; Special Account; Purposes and Expenditures