# W. Va. Code § 22-14-1: Short title

> West Virginia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22_A14_S1

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 22-14-1
- **Heading:** Short title
- **Jurisdiction:** West Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WV Code / Chapter 22 / Article 14 / Section 1

## Text

This article shall be known and cited as the Dam Control and Safety Act.

## Nearby sections

- [W. Va. Code § 22-14-1 §22-14-1. Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22_A14_S1.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 22-14-2 §22-14-2. Legislative findings; intent and purpose of article.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22_A14_S2.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 22-14-3 §22-14-3. Definition of terms used in article.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22_A14_S3.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 22-14-4 §22-14-4. General powers and duties of director; maximum fee established for certificates of approval and annual registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22_A14_S4.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 22-14-5 §22-14-5. Unlawful to place, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, remove or abandon dam without certificate of approval; application required to obtain certificate.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22_A14_S5.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 22-14-6 §22-14-6. Plans and specifications for dams to be in charge of registered professional engineer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22_A14_S6.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 22-14-7 §22-14-7. Granting or rejecting applications for certificate of approval by division; publication of notice of application; hearing upon application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22_A14_S7.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 22-14-8 §22-14-8. Content of certificates of approval for dams; revocation or suspension of certificates.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22_A14_S8.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 22-14-9 §22-14-9. Inspections during progress of work on dam.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22_A14_S9.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 22-14-10 §22-14-10. Procedures for handling emergencies involving dams; remedial actions to alleviate emergency; payment of costs of remedial actions to be paid by dam owner.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22_A14_S10.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 22-14-11 §22-14-11. Requirements for dams completed prior to effective date of this section.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22_A14_S11.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 22-14-12 §22-14-12. Dam owner not relieved of legal responsibilities by any provision of article.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22_A14_S12.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 22-14-13 §22-14-13. Offenses and penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22_A14_S13.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 22-14-14 §22-14-14. Enforcement orders; hearings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22_A14_S14.md)

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