West Virginia Code > Chapter 19 > Article 1A – Division of Forestry


19-1A-1	Legislative findings
19-1A-2	Legislative purposes
19-1A-3	Division of Forestry; Division Director; duties, powers, dedication of certain moneys; creation of a special revenue account
19-1A-3a	Providing criminal penalties for the illegal possession of uncertified ginseng
19-1A-3b	Timber theft; investigations; criminal and civil penalties
19-1A-4	Additional duties of the Director of the Division of Forestry generally
19-1A-5	Director of Division of Forestry; appointment; qualifications

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