W. Va. Code § 29-22C-24
Law enforcement
West Virginia · West Virginia Code Chapter 29 — Miscellaneous Boards and Officers · Status: effective
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- W. Va. Code § 29-22C-24, Law enforcement, West Virginia, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-03, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2378728
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(a) Generally. – Notwithstanding any provision of this code to the contrary, the commission shall, by contract or cooperative agreement with the West Virginia State Police, arrange for those law-enforcement services uniquely related to gaming as such occurs at facilities of the type authorized by this article that are necessary to enforce the provisions of this article.
(b) Costs. – The cost of services provided by the West Virginia State Police pursuant to a contract or cooperative agreement entered into pursuant to the provisions of subsection (a) of this section, including, but not limited to necessary training costs, shall be paid by the commission as an administrative expense.
(c) Notwithstanding any provision of this code to the contrary, the West Virginia State Police shall have exclusive jurisdiction over felony offenses committed on the grounds of any racetrack licensed under the provisions of this article.