West Virginia Code § 7-27-16

Commissioner's authority over road construction projects accepted into
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the state road system; use of state road funds.
(a) Notwithstanding anything in this article to the contrary, the Commissioner of Highways
has final approval of any road construction project. However, no state road funds may be
used, singly or together with funds from any other source, for any purpose or in any manner
contrary to or prohibited by the Constitution and laws of this state or the fedeeral government
or where such use, in the sole discretion of the Commissioner of Highways, would jeopardize
receipt of federal funds. r
(b) All road construction projects that shall be accepted as part ouf the state road system, and
all real property interests and appurtenances, are under the exclusive jurisdiction and
control of the Commissioner of Highways, who may exerciset the same rights and authority
as he or she has over other transportation facilities in the state road system.

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