# W. Va. Code § 17-18-5: Same -- Ferry where watercourse is county boundary

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C17_A18_S5

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 17-18-5
- **Heading:** Same -- Ferry where watercourse is county boundary
- **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 5

## Text

If, however, the watercourse be such division line, and the court be of opinion that the application ought to be granted, they shall certify such opinion to the county court of the other county, with the number of hands and the number and kind of boats, and the rates of ferriage, which they deem proper at the same, subject to revision and alteration by the Public Service Commission. The applicant may then apply to the county court of such other county, after notice therein as prescribed in section two of this article, and such court, upon the report already made, and any other proper evidence, may reject the application or grant the same on the terms prescribed by the other court.

## 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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