West Virginia Code > Chapter 17 > Article 18 – Ferries and Wharves


17-18-1	Discontinuance of ferry by disuse
17-18-2	Establishment of ferry — Application; notice
17-18-3	Same — View of ferry site
17-18-4	Same — Decision on application; regulations for ferries
17-18-5	Same — Ferry where watercourse is county boundary
17-18-6	Unauthorized ferry generally
17-18-7	Operation of private boats
17-18-8	Forfeiture for unlawful transportation
17-18-9	Ferry wharves and landings — Generally
17-18-10	Same — Establishment of wharf at public landing; regulation of and limitations on such wharf
17-18-11	Same — Wharf or pier on land along watercourse; abatement of wharf obstructing navigation
17-18-12	Duty to have boats and hands at ferry within six months after order establishing it; cessation of rights
17-18-13	Ferry permit or license; certificate, bond, duties and hours of ferryman; night service; number of boats and hands
17-18-14	Posting rates
17-18-15	Prepayment of ferriage; unlawful ferriage
17-18-16	Prompt passage; ferries from railroad stations
17-18-17	Ferries across Shenandoah River
17-18-18	Interference by ferries in another state
17-18-19	Offenses and penalties; termination of ferry privilege

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