# W. Va. Code § 17-18-8: Forfeiture for unlawful transportation

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C17_A18_S8

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 17-18-8
- **Heading:** Forfeiture for unlawful transportation
- **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 8

## Text

In the case of a watercourse over which there is a lawfully established ferry, if any person, his horse or carriage, be unlawfully transported for reward over such watercourse, the person so transporting the same shall forfeit $20 to the proprietor of such ferry over such watercourse as is nearest to the place of such transportation.

## 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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