Whenever a nuisance exists, the Attorney General of the state, the prosecuting attorney of the county wherein the same exists, or any person who is a citizen, resident or taxpayer of the county, may bring suit in equity in the name of the State of West Virginia, upon the relation of such Attorney General, prosecuting attorney, or any person, to abate such nuisance and to perpetually enjoin the person or persons maintaining the same from further maintenance thereof.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 61. Crimes and Their Punishment
Article 9. Equitable Remedies in Aid of Chastity, Morality and Decency
§61-9-2. Maintenance of Nuisance; Injunction
§61-9-3. Suit to Enjoin; by Whom Instituted
§61-9-4. Venue; Procedure; Temporary Injunction; Order Closing Place; Vacation of Orders; Bond
§61-9-7. Nuisance Disclosed in Criminal Proceedings; Proceeds From Sale of Personal Property
§61-9-8. Violation of Injunction or Closing Order; Trial; Penalty
§61-9-9. Permanent Injunction; Tax Imposed on Property
§61-9-10. Notice to Collect Tax
§61-9-11. Effect of Holding Any Part of Article Unconstitutional