West Virginia § 22-3-27 - 22-3-27. Leasing of lands owned by state for surface mining of coal.
Full text of West Virginia West Virginia Code § 22-3-27 — 22-3-27. Leasing of lands owned by state for surface mining of coal., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22-3-27. 22-3-27. Leasing of lands owned by state for surface mining of coal.
No land or interest in land owned by the state may be leased, and no present lease may be renewed by the state, nor any agency of the state, for the purpose of conducting surface mining operations thereon unless said lease or renewal has been first authorized by an act of the Legislature: Provided, That the provisions of this section do not apply to underground mining on such land.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does West Virginia Code § 22-3-27 cover?
Section 22-3-27 ("22-3-27. Leasing of lands owned by state for surface mining of coal.") 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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