West Virginia § 7-20-17 - 7-20-17. Construction of article.
Full text of West Virginia West Virginia Code § 7-20-17 — 7-20-17. Construction of article., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7-20-17. 7-20-17. Construction of article.
Neither this article nor anything herein contained shall be construed as a restriction or limitation upon any powers which a county might otherwise have under any laws of this state, but shall be construed as alternative or additional; and this article shall not be construed as requiring an election on issuance of the bonds by the voters of a county prior to the issuance of bonds hereunder by the county commission and same shall not be construed as requiring any proceeding under any law or laws, other than that which is required by this article.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 7-20-17
What does West Virginia Code § 7-20-17 cover?
Section 7-20-17 ("7-20-17. Construction of article.") 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.
How do I cite West Virginia § 7-20-17?
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Is this the official text of West Virginia law?
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