W. Va. Code § 22A-1-43
Hold harmless clause; decision to enter mine
West Virginia · West Virginia Code Chapter 22A — Miners' Health, Safety and Training · Status: effective
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- W. Va. Code § 22A-1-43, Hold harmless clause; decision to enter mine, West Virginia, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-03, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2376258
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(a) If any injury or death shall occur to any person who has entered any mine, whether active workings, inactive workings, or abandoned workings, without permission, neither:
(1) The owner of that mine or property; nor
(2) The State of West Virginia or any of its political subdivisions, or any agency operating under color of law thereunder; nor
(3) Any person, organization, or entity involved in any rescue or attempted rescue of such person who has committed an entry without permission, shall be held liable in any court or other forum for such injury or death.
(b) The director is authorized to make the decision on whether a mine is too dangerous, and this decision is not subject to review by a court of this state.
(c) A company shall not be required or ordered to conduct rescue operations.