# W. Va. Code § 22-3-5: Surface mining reclamation supervisors and inspectors; appointment and qualifications; salary

> West Virginia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22_A3_S5

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 22-3-5
- **Heading:** Surface mining reclamation supervisors and inspectors; appointment and qualifications; salary
- **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 5

## Text

The director shall determine the number of surface mining reclamation supervisors and inspectors needed to carry out the purposes of this article and appoint them as such. All such appointees shall be qualified civil service employees, but no person is eligible for such appointment until he or she has served in a probationary status for a period of six months to the satisfaction of the director.

Every surface mining reclamation supervisor shall be paid not less than $30,000 per year. Every surface mining reclamation inspector shall be paid not less than $25,000 per year.

## 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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