Constitution · West Virginia

W. Va. Const. art. XI, § 5

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Constitution of West Virginia
Text as of
October 2026

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Street railroads. No law shall be passed by the Legislature, granting the right to construct and operate a street railroad within any city, town or incorporated village, without requiring the consent of the local authorities having the control of the street or highway proposed to be occupied by such street railroad.

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