(1) “Abandoned railroad rights-of-way” means land on which discontinuance of rail service has been authorized by the interstate commerce commission.
(2) “Division” means the Division of Tourism and parks.
(3) “Nonmotorized recreational trail use” means bicycle, hiking, cross-country skiing, horseback riding, horse drawn wagon, jogging or other similar activities.
(4) “Rail bank” means the holding intact of an abandoned railroad right-of-way for future railroad service.
(5) “Rail trail” means an abandoned railroad right-of-way utilized in the interim as a public nonmotorized recreational trail.
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