West Virginia § 17-18-17 - 17-18-17. Ferries across Shenandoah River.
Full text of West Virginia West Virginia Code § 17-18-17 — 17-18-17. Ferries across Shenandoah River., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17-18-17. 17-18-17. Ferries across Shenandoah River.
The county court of any county in the State of West Virginia, through which the Shenandoah River runs, may establish on and across said river not more than three free ferries; and such ferries shall be provided with sufficient landings and boats, and such attendants for the boats, as may be necessary to accommodate public travel. The court shall pay all expenses of establishing such ferries, and of providing and maintaining the necessary boats and attendants therefor, out of the county treasury.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 17-18-17 ("17-18-17. Ferries across Shenandoah River.") 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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