W. Va. Code § 8-16-27

Article liberally construed

Known as the Municipal Code

The act spans §§ 8–8 (711 sections).

This article being necessary for the public health, safety and welfare shall be liberally construed to effectuate the purposes thereof.

Official source: West Virginia Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain West Virginia statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.