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WV HB5174

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Eldridge

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • West Virginia Division of Natural Resources would be required to authorize gold panning in state rivers and streams
  • Gold panning seasons would be designated based on fish spawning periods for various waterways
  • Equipment limited to gold pans and sluices no wider than 4 inches
  • Division of Natural Resources must publish permissible gold panning dates for public awareness
  • Creates new section §20-2-65 under Wildlife Resources article of state code

Legislative Description

Legalize use of a 4" pan to pan for gold in the state

Natural Resources

Last Action

To House Agriculture, Commerce, and Tourism

2/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Agriculture, Commerce and Tourism2/6/2026
Government Organization2/4/2026

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