West Virginia § 7-20-4 - 7-20-4. Counties authorized to collect fees.
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§ 7-20-4. 7-20-4. Counties authorized to collect fees.
County governments affected by the construction of new development projects are hereby authorized to require the payment of fees for any new development projects constructed therein in the event any costs associated with capital improvements or the provision of other services are attributable to such project. Such fees shall not exceed a proportionate share of such costs required to accommodate any such new development. Before requiring payment of any fee authorized hereunder, it must be evident that some reasonable benefit from any such capital improvements will be realized by any such development project.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 7-20-4
What does West Virginia Code § 7-20-4 cover?
Section 7-20-4 ("7-20-4. Counties authorized to collect fees.") 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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