West Virginia § 17-27-7 - 17-27-7. Dedication of public property.
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§ 17-27-7. 17-27-7. Dedication of public property.
Any public entity may dedicate any property interest that it has for public use as a qualified transportation facility if it finds it will serve the public purpose of this article. In connection with the dedication, a public entity may convey any property interest that it has to a developer or the division for any consideration determined by the public entity. This consideration may include, without limitation, the agreement of the developer to develop the qualifying transportation facility. No real property may be dedicated by a public entity pursuant to this article unless all other public notice and comment requirements are met.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does West Virginia Code § 17-27-7 cover?
Section 17-27-7 ("17-27-7. Dedication of public property.") 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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