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WV SB770
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mark Maynard
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AI Summary
- Creates the West Virginia Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Commission, a nine-member body appointed by the Governor within the Division of Natural Resources, representing OHV users, environmental groups, local officials, law enforcement, land agencies, tourism industries, and the general public
- Establishes the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Program Fund, financed through OHV registration fees, permits, violation fines, state appropriations, federal grants, and private donations
- Directs the Commission to identify and designate suitable public lands as Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Areas (OHVRAs) in coordination with state and federal agencies
- Authorizes grants for private landowners to develop and maintain OHV trails, and requires environmental impact assessments to minimize habitat destruction and erosion
- Requires annual reporting to the Governor and Legislature on expenditures, environmental impacts, and policy recommendations, with an effective date of January 1, 2027
Legislative Description
Establishing Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Act
Natural Resources
Last Action
To Transportation and Infrastructure
2/5/2026
Committee Referrals
Transportation and Infrastructure 2/5/2026
Full Bill Text
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