West Virginia § 17-19-3 - 17-19-3. Offenses affecting bridges.

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§ 17-19-3. 17-19-3. Offenses affecting bridges.

Whoever shall obstruct or cause to be obstructed any walk or driveway to or upon any public bridge, or shall loiter upon or about the entrance to the same, or in anywise interfere with the gatekeeper or passengers upon such bridge, unless he be an officer acting in the discharge of his duty, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined $10.

Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does West Virginia Code § 17-19-3 cover?

Section 17-19-3 ("17-19-3. Offenses affecting bridges.") 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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