All applications under section twenty-two of this article and all proceedings for judicial review under article one, chapter twenty-two-b of this code shall take priority on the docket of the circuit court in which pending, and shall take precedence over all other civil cases. Where such applications and proceedings for judicial review are pending in the same court at the same time, such applications shall take priority on the docket and shall take precedence over proceedings for judicial review.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 22. Environmental Resources
Article 11. Water Pollution Control Act
§22-11-2. Declaration of Policy
§22-11-4. General Powers and Duties of Director With Respect to Pollution
§22-11-5. Water Areas Beautification; Investigations; Law Enforcement
§22-11-6. Requirement to Comply With Standards of Water Quality and Effluent Limitations
§22-11-7. Cooperation With Other Governments and Agencies
§22-11-7a. Certification Agreements; Required Provisions
§22-11-8. Prohibitions; Permits Required
§22-11-9. Form of Application for Permit; Information Required
§22-11-11. Procedure Concerning Permits Required Under Article; Transfer of Permits; Prior Permits
§22-11-12. Inspections; Orders to Compel Compliance With Permits; Service of Orders
§22-11-13. Voluntary Water Quality Monitors; Appointment; Duties; Compensation
§22-11-14. Information to Be Filed by Certain Persons With Division; Tests
§22-11-16. Compliance With Orders of Director
§22-11-17. Power of Eminent Domain; Procedures; Legislative Finding
§22-11-20. Control by State as to Pollution; Continuing Jurisdiction
§22-11-21. Appeal to Environmental Quality Board
§22-11-22. Civil Penalties and Injunctive Relief; Administrative Penalties
§22-11-23. Priority of Actions
§22-11-24. Violations; Criminal Penalties
§22-11-25. Civil Liability; Natural Resources Game Fish and Aquatic Life Fund; Use of Funds
§22-11-26. Exceptions as to Criminal Liabilities
§22-11-27. Existing Rights and Remedies Preserved; Article for Benefit of State Only