West Virginia § 20-2-9 - 20-2-9. Unlawful posting of lands.
Full text of West Virginia West Virginia Code § 20-2-9 — 20-2-9. Unlawful posting of lands., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-2-9. 20-2-9. Unlawful posting of lands.
It shall be unlawful and shall constitute a misdemeanor offense for any person or his agent or employee wilfully to post any notice or warning or wilfully to ward, drive or attempt to drive any person off, or prevent his hunting or fishing on, any land not owned or lawfully occupied by such person, his agent, or employee, unless such land is a lawfully established game or fish preserve.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 20-2-9
What does West Virginia Code § 20-2-9 cover?
Section 20-2-9 ("20-2-9. Unlawful posting of lands.") is part of the West Virginia Code, the codified statutory law of West Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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