{"data":{"id":"us-wv/w.-va.-code-20-2-52","jurisdiction":"us-wv","citation":"W. Va. Code § 20-2-52","heading":"Permits for roadside menageries.","body":"The director may issue a permit for the keeping and maintaining in captivity of wild animals, wild birds, amphibians or reptiles as a roadside menagerie. A permit shall not be issued unless:\n(1) The animals, birds, amphibians or reptiles have been purchased from a licensed commercial dealer, either within or without the state, or have been taken legally; or\n(2) The director is satisfied that provisions for housing and care of wildlife to be kept in captivity and for the protection of the public are proper and adequate.\nA fee of $25 shall accompany each application for such permit.","path":["CHAPTER 20. NATURAL RESOURCES.","ARTICLE 2. WILDLIFE RESOURCES."],"source_url":"https://code.wvlegislature.gov/20-2-52/","current_through":"as of 2026-08-03; contains at least the enactments of the 2026 Regular Session","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-06T00:25:31Z","sha256":"4c1b8745a549ce1904e7fb70be3fb5bfc44ef3564582b8cced82add969ddc10c","source_id":"us-wv","stale":true,"prev":"us-wv/w.-va.-code-20-2-51","next":"us-wv/w.-va.-code-20-2-53"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}