W. Va. Code § 21-15-9: Permits; application; annual inspection.

(a) No operator may knowingly permit the operation of a zipline or canopy tour without a permit issued by the Division.

(b) Each year and at least fifteen days before the first time the zipline or canopy tour is made available in this state for public use, an operator shall apply for a permit to the Division on a form furnished by the Division and containing any information the Division may require.

(c) The Division shall, upon application and within ten days of the first time the zipline or canopy tour is made available in this state for public use, inspect the zipline or canopy tour.

(d) The Division shall inspect all zipline or canopy tours at least once every year.

(e) The Division may conduct inspections at any reasonable time without prior notice: Provided, That in lieu of performing its own inspection, the Division shall accept inspection reports from special inspectors certified by the Division.