West Virginia § 31-21-14 - 31-21-14. Liberal construction.

Full text of West Virginia West Virginia Code § 31-21-14 — 31-21-14. Liberal construction., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 31-21-14. 31-21-14. Liberal construction.

This article shall be construed liberally to effectuate the legislative intent and the purposes as complete and independent authorization for the performance of every act and thing authorized by this article. All powers granted shall be broadly interpreted to effectuate the intent and purposes of this article and not as a limitation thereof. The corporation has complete control as if it is a private property owner.

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

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What does West Virginia Code § 31-21-14 cover?

Section 31-21-14 ("31-21-14. Liberal construction.") 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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Is this the official text of West Virginia law?

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