W. Va. Const. art. XI, § 11
- Constitution
- Constitution of West Virginia
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
Competing lines — Legislative permission. No railroad corporation shall consolidate its stock, property or franchise with any other railroad owning a parallel or competing line, or obtain the possession or control of such parallel or competing line, by lease or other contract, without the permission of the Legislature.
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