West Virginia § 15-5-12 - 15-5-12. Liability to sheltered persons.
Full text of West Virginia West Virginia Code § 15-5-12 — 15-5-12. Liability to sheltered persons., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-5-12. 15-5-12. Liability to sheltered persons.
Any person owning or controlling real estate or other premises who voluntarily and without compensation grants a license or privilege or otherwise permits the designation or use of the whole or any part of such real estate or premises for the purpose of sheltering persons during an actual, impending, mock or practice emergency shall, together with his successors in interest, if any, not be civilly liable for negligently causing the death of or injury to any sheltered person on or about such real estate or premises or for loss of or damage to the property of any such sheltered person.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 15-5-12
What does West Virginia Code § 15-5-12 cover?
Section 15-5-12 ("15-5-12. Liability to sheltered persons.") 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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