West Virginia § 17-26-1 - 17-26-1. Definitions.
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§ 17-26-1. 17-26-1. Definitions.
For purposes of this article:
(a) "Commissioner" means the West Virginia commissioner of highways continued pursuant to section one, article two-a of this chapter;
(b) "Amendment" means the amendment to the Constitution of this state entitled "Safe Roads Amendment of 1996" as approved by referendum in November, 1996;
(c) "State road bond" means any bond or bonds issued by the state pursuant to section two of this article;
(d) "Division" means the West Virginia Division of Highways established under section one, article two-a, of this chapter, or any successor to all or any substantial part of its powers and duties; and
(e) "Secretary" means the secretary of the West Virginia Department of Transportation.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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