# W. Va. Code § 17-18-3: Same -- View of ferry site

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C17_A18_S3

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 17-18-3
- **Heading:** Same -- View of ferry site
- **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 3

## Text

The county court, after notice has been given as aforesaid, shall appoint two or more viewers, or a committee of their own body, to view the place and report the advantages and disadvantages which, in their opinion, will result, as well to individuals as to the public, from the proposed ferry, and the facts and circumstances that may be useful to enable the court to determine whether the ferry ought to be established or not. The expenses of the proceeding shall be ascertained by the court and paid by the applicant. When proper, they shall cause notice of the pendency of such application to be given, in such manner as they may direct, to the parties interested, or any of them.

## 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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