Repealing the provision of code related to anchoring or beaching shanty boats on lands of another
HB 2625 repeals a West Virginia law that previously prohibited anchoring or beaching shanty boats on someone else's land without permission. This bill removes the specific penalty for this activity, meaning shanty boat users would no longer face legal consequences for anchoring or beaching on private property without explicit consent. The change directly affects individuals who use shanty boats, particularly those who may have previously needed permission to anchor near private land. The bill focuses solely on eliminating this outdated legal provision without altering other regulations.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 19, 2025
Last action Feb 19, 2025
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Feb 19, 2025
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To House Judiciary
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Feb 19, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Feb 19, 2025
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To Judiciary
lower
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Brandon Steele
RRepublican
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