# W. Va. Code § 20-1-3: Division of natural resources, office of director and commission established

> West Virginia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C20_A1_S3

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 20-1-3
- **Heading:** Division of natural resources, office of director and commission established
- **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 3

## Text

A Division of Natural Resources, the office of director of the Division of Natural Resources and a natural resources commission are hereby created and established in the state government with jurisdiction, powers, functions, services and enforcement processes as provided in this chapter and elsewhere by 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)
- [W. Va. Code § 20-1-2 §20-1-2. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C20_A1_S2.md)
- [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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