There is a newer version of the West Virginia Code
2009 West Virginia Code
CHAPTER 1. THE STATE AND ITS SUBDIVISIONS
ARTICLE 1. LIMITS AND JURISDICTION.
- §1-1-1 Counties comprising state of West Virginia.
- §1-1-2 Jurisdiction over rivers.
- §1-1-3 Acquisition of lands by United States; jurisdiction.
- §1-1-4 Execution of process and other jurisdiction as to land acquired by United States.
ARTICLE 2. APPORTIONMENT OF REPRESENTATION.
- §1-2-1 Senatorial districts.
- §1-2-2 Apportionment of membership of House of Delegates.
- §1-2-2a Repealed
- §1-2-2b Precinct boundary changes.
- §1-2-3 Congressional districts.
- §1-2-4 Severability of provisions of article.
ARTICLE 3. CREATION OF NEW COUNTY; CHANGE IN COUNTY LINE.
- §1-3-1 Notice of intention to create new county.
- §1-3-2 Survey and census; area and population.
- §1-3-3 Submission of question of creation of new county to voters; copies of surveys, census and declaration of result of election.
- §1-3-4 Plat of new county.
- §1-3-5 Certificates to accompany application to Legislature.
- §1-3-6 Payment of expenses.
- §1-3-7 Filing plat of new county after its creation; change of boundaries.
- §1-3-8 Collection of and accounting for public funds; officers' fees; execution of process.
- §1-3-9 Jurisdiction of courts; transfer of cases.
- §1-3-10 Transfer of proceedings pending before a justice.
- §1-3-11 Jurisdiction of old officers to continue until new officers appointed.
- §1-3-12 Officers of old county required to reside therein.
- §1-3-13 District offices not vacated.
- §1-3-14 Notice and survey in case of changing county line.
ARTICLE 4. SEAT OF GOVERNMENT OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS.
- §1-4-1 Relocation due to emergency caused by enemy attack or threat thereof.
- §1-4-2 Conduct of public business and exercise of governmental functions at temporary location; validity of acts.
- §1-4-3 Provisions of article to control and supersede statutory and charter law.
ARTICLE 5. ACQUISITION AND DISPOSITION OF REAL PROPERTY BY AND BETWEEN PUBLIC BODIES.
Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. West Virginia may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
Privacy Policy and
Terms of Service apply.
