# W. Va. Code § 20-1-1: Purposes and objects of chapter; how chapter cited

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C20_A1_S1

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 20-1-1
- **Heading:** Purposes and objects of chapter; how chapter cited
- **Jurisdiction:** West Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WV Code / Chapter 20 / Article 1 / Section 1

## Text

This chapter is enacted to provide a comprehensive program for the exploration, conservation, development, protection, enjoyment and use of the natural resources of the State of West Virginia and may be cited as the state Natural Resources Law.

## Nearby sections

- [W. Va. Code § 20-1-1 §20-1-1. Purposes and objects of chapter; how chapter cited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C20_A1_S1.md)
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- [W. Va. Code § 20-1-3 §20-1-3. Division of natural resources, office of director and commission established.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C20_A1_S3.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 20-1-4 §20-1-4. Director to be chief executive officer; appointment, term and qualifications; vacancy; removal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C20_A1_S4.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 20-1-5 §20-1-5. Salary, expenses, oath and bond of director.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C20_A1_S5.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 20-1-6 §20-1-6. Offices and office hours.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C20_A1_S6.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 20-1-7 §20-1-7. Additional powers, duties and services of director.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C20_A1_S7.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 20-1-8 §20-1-8. Personnel management.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C20_A1_S8.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 20-1-9 §20-1-9. Fiscal management.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C20_A1_S9.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 20-1-10 §20-1-10. Property management.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C20_A1_S10.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 20-1-10A §20-1-10a. Authority to convey land to county board of education for educational purposes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C20_A1_S10A.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 20-1-11 §20-1-11. Public relations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C20_A1_S11.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 20-1-12 §20-1-12. Surveys and planning.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C20_A1_S12.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 20-1-13 §20-1-13. Law enforcement and legal services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C20_A1_S13.md)

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