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2019 West Virginia Code
Chapter 19. Agriculture
Article 1A. Division of Forestry
§19-1A-3b. Timber Theft; Investigations; Criminal and Civil Penalties
Universal Citation: WV Code § 19-1A-3b (2019)
(a) Timber theft is the misappropriation or taking of timber belonging to another, or proceeds derived from the sale of timber, either taken without the consent of the owner, or by means of fraudulent conduct, practices, or representations, with the intent to deprive the owner permanently of the timber or proceeds derived therefrom.
(b) The Division of Forestry has the primary responsibility for the collection, preparation, and central registry of information relating to timber theft. The division has the authority to investigate and enforce the provisions of this section when violations of the provisions of §61-3-52 of this code occur.
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