There is continued within the state rail authority provided for in article eighteen, chapter twenty-nine of this code the “West Virginia Rails to Trails Program,” the purpose of which is to acquire or assist with the acquisition of, and to develop or assist with the development of, abandoned railroad rights-of-way for interim use as public nonmotorized recreational trails.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 5B. Economic Development Act of 1985
Article 1A. West Virginia Rails to Trails Program
§5B-1A-2. Rails to Trails Program
§5B-1A-4. Powers and Duties of the Authority
§5B-1A-5. Powers to Hold and Acquire Real Property
§5B-1A-6. Abandoned Rights-of-Way Owned by the State Prior to Effective Date of Article
§5B-1A-7. Railroad Rights-of-Way Preservation
§5B-1A-8. Limitation on Liability of Owner From Whom State Acquires Land or Interest Therein
§5B-1A-9. Limitation on Liability of Persons Making Land Available for Trail Use Without Charge