West Virginia Code
Chapter 5B. Economic Development Act of 1985
Article 1A. West Virginia Rails to Trails Program

§5B-1A-1. Purpose - The Legislature hereby declares that the long-term value to the...

§5B-1A-2. Rails to Trails Program - There is continued within the state rail authority provided for...

§5B-1A-3. Definitions - (1) “Abandoned railroad rights-of-way” means land on which discontinuance of...

§5B-1A-4. Powers and Duties of the Authority - The state rail authority is authorized to: (1) Enter into...

§5B-1A-5. Powers to Hold and Acquire Real Property - (a) The state rail authority shall hold fee simple title...

§5B-1A-6. Abandoned Rights-of-Way Owned by the State Prior to Effective Date of Article - (a) No abandoned railroad right-of-way acquired by the state prior...

§5B-1A-7. Railroad Rights-of-Way Preservation - (a) Upon receipt of a notice to abandon a railroad...

§5B-1A-8. Limitation on Liability of Owner From Whom State Acquires Land or Interest Therein - During the interim period when an abandoned railroad right-of-way is...

§5B-1A-9. Limitation on Liability of Persons Making Land Available for Trail Use Without Charge - (a) General rule. -- Except as specifically recognized or provided...