Each electric power project, each natural gas transmission project or other energy project owned and operated by the authority, when constructed and placed in operation, shall be maintained and kept in good condition and repair by the authority. Each such project owned and operated by the authority shall be operated by such operating employees as the authority employs or pursuant to a contract or lease with a governmental agency or person. All public or private property damaged or destroyed in carrying out the provisions of this article and in the exercise of the powers granted hereunder with regard to any project shall be restored or repaired and placed in its original condition, as nearly as practicable, or adequate compensation made therefor out of funds provided in accordance with the provisions of this article.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 5D. Public Energy Authority Act
Article 1. Public Energy Authority of the State of West Virginia
§5D-1-5. Powers, Duties and Responsibilities of Authority Generally; Termination of Certain Powers
§5D-1-5a. Publication of Notice of Certain Meetings
§5D-1-8. Annual Report to Governor and Legislature; Audit
§5D-1-9. Expenses of Authority
§5D-1-10. Use of Funds by Authority; Restrictions
§5D-1-11. Investment of Funds by Authority
§5D-1-12. Maintenance, Operation and Repair of Projects
§5D-1-13. Bonds Lawful Investments
§5D-1-14. Exemption From Taxation
§5D-1-19. Financial Interest in Contracts Prohibited; Penalty
§5D-1-20. Personal Liability of Members or Persons Acting on Behalf of the Authority
§5D-1-21. Meetings and Records of Authority to Be Kept Public