HB 5174
Legalize use of a 4" pan to pan for gold in the state
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Sign in to take action- Introduced
- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill would allow West Virginia residents to legally pan for gold in rivers and streams using a four-inch pan. The Department of Natural Resources will determine specific times of the year when gold panning is permitted, taking into account the spawning seasons of various rivers and streams. The Department will also publish these dates to inform the public. This legislation aims to regulate and authorize gold panning activities within the state.
Key provisions
- Allows gold panning in West Virginia rivers and streams.
- Designates specific times of year for gold panning based on spawning seasons.
- Specifies the use of a four-inch pan.
- Limits sluice widths to four inches.
- Requires the Department of Natural Resources to publish permitted dates.
Who is affected
- West Virginia residents
- Department of Natural Resources
- River and stream users
Notable changes
- Establishes a legal framework for gold panning.
- Introduces a restriction on pan size (4 inches).
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