# W. Va. Code § 17-18-10: Same -- Establishment of wharf at public landing; regulation of and limitations on such wharf

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## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 17-18-10
- **Heading:** Same -- Establishment of wharf at public landing; regulation of and limitations on such wharf
- **Jurisdiction:** West Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WV Code / Chapter 17 / Article 18 / Section 10

## Text

Any person desiring the privilege of erecting a wharf at or on any public landing, not a part of a state road, may present a petition to the county court of such county for such privilege; but notice of the petition, or of his intention to present the same, shall be posted at the front door of the county courthouse and at three public places in the district in which it is proposed to erect such wharf, three weeks at least before the petition is acted upon. Such court upon petition and notice may grant such privilege upon such conditions and limitations, and fix such rates and charges for wharfage, as it sees fit, subject to revision and alterations by the Public Service Commission. But it may at any time afterwards, upon ten days' notice to the owner of such wharf, or his tenants, revoke such privilege or alter such conditions or limitations, subject to the regulatory power of said commission.

## Nearby sections

- [W. Va. Code § 17-18-1 §17-18-1. Discontinuance of ferry by disuse.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C17_A18_S1.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 17-18-2 §17-18-2. Establishment of ferry -- Application; notice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C17_A18_S2.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 17-18-3 §17-18-3. Same -- View of ferry site.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C17_A18_S3.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 17-18-4 §17-18-4. Same -- Decision on application; regulations for ferries.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C17_A18_S4.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 17-18-5 §17-18-5. Same -- Ferry where watercourse is county boundary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C17_A18_S5.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 17-18-6 §17-18-6. Unauthorized ferry generally.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C17_A18_S6.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 17-18-7 §17-18-7. Operation of private boats.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C17_A18_S7.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 17-18-8 §17-18-8. Forfeiture for unlawful transportation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C17_A18_S8.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 17-18-9 §17-18-9. Ferry wharves and landings -- Generally.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C17_A18_S9.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 17-18-10 §17-18-10. Same -- Establishment of wharf at public landing; regulation of and limitations on such wharf.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C17_A18_S10.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 17-18-11 §17-18-11. Same -- Wharf or pier on land along watercourse; abatement of wharf obstructing navigation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C17_A18_S11.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 17-18-12 §17-18-12. Duty to have boats and hands at ferry within six months after order establishing it; cessation of rights.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C17_A18_S12.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 17-18-13 §17-18-13. Ferry permit or license; certificate, bond, duties and hours of ferryman; night service; number of boats and hands.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C17_A18_S13.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 17-18-14 §17-18-14. Posting rates.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C17_A18_S14.md)

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