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W. Va. Code § 37B-3-6: Surface use.

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CHAPTER 37B. MINERAL DEVELOPMENT.
ARTICLE 3. COAL CO-TENANCY MODERNIZATION AND MINERS PROTECTION ACT.

(a) It is the intent of the Legislature in enacting this article to leave unchanged the common law of this state as it relates to a coal owner’s right to use the land surface for extracting coal.

(b) This article does not modify the obligations imposed by §22-3-1 et seq. of this code.

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