West Virginia § 22-11-27 - 22-11-27. Existing rights and remedies preserved; article for benefit of state only.
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§ 22-11-27. 22-11-27. Existing rights and remedies preserved; article for benefit of state only.
It is the purpose of this article to provide additional and cumulative remedies to abate the pollution of the waters of the state and nothing herein contained shall abridge or alter rights of action or remedies now or hereafter existing, nor shall any provisions in this article, or any act done by virtue of this article, be construed as estopping the state, municipalities, public health officers, or persons as riparian owners or otherwise, in the exercise of their rights to suppress nuisances or to abate any pollution now or hereafter existing, or to recover damages.
The provisions of this article inure solely to and are for the benefit of the people generally of the State of West Virginia, and this article is not intended to in any way create new, or enlarge existing rights of riparian owners or others. An order of the director or of the board, the effect of which is to find that pollution exists, or that any person is causing pollution, or any other order, or any violation of any of the provisions of this article shall give rise to no presumptions of law or findings of fact inuring to or for the benefit of persons other than the State of West Virginia.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 22-11-27
What does West Virginia Code § 22-11-27 cover?
Section 22-11-27 ("22-11-27. Existing rights and remedies preserved; article for benefit of state only.") 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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