# W. Va. Code § 22-3-1: Short title

> West Virginia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22_A3_S1

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 22-3-1
- **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 3 / Section 1

## Text

This article shall be known and cited as the Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation Act.

## Nearby sections

- [W. Va. Code § 22-3-1 §22-3-1. Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22_A3_S1.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 22-3-2 §22-3-2. Legislative findings and purpose; jurisdiction vested in Division of Environmental Protection; authority of secretary; inter-departmental cooperation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22_A3_S2.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 22-3-3 §22-3-3. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22_A3_S3.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 22-3-4 §22-3-4. Reclamation; duties and functions of secretary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22_A3_S4.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 22-3-5 §22-3-5. Surface mining reclamation supervisors and inspectors; appointment and qualifications; salary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22_A3_S5.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 22-3-6 §22-3-6. Duties of surface mining reclamation inspectors and inspectors in training.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22_A3_S6.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 22-3-7 §22-3-7. Notice of intention to prospect, requirements therefor; bonding; secretary's authority to deny or limit; postponement of reclamation; prohibited acts; exceptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22_A3_S7.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 22-3-8 §22-3-8. Prohibition of surface mining without a permit; permit requirements; successor in interest; duration of permits; proof of insurance; termination of permits; permit fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22_A3_S8.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 22-3-9 §22-3-9. Permit application requirements and contents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22_A3_S9.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 22-3-10 §22-3-10. Reclamation plan requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22_A3_S10.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 22-3-11 §22-3-11. Bonds; amount and method of bonding; bonding requirements; special reclamation tax and funds; prohibited acts; period of bond liability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22_A3_S11.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 22-3-11A §22-3-11a. Special reclamation tax; clarification of imposition of tax; procedures for collection and administration of tax; application of Tax Procedure and Administration Act and Tax Crimes and Penalties Act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22_A3_S11A.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 22-3-12 §22-3-12. Site-specific bonding; legislative rule; contents of legislative rule; legislative intent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22_A3_S12.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 22-3-13 §22-3-13. General environmental protection performance standards for surface mining; variances.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22_A3_S13.md)

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