§22-21-24 Existing mining rights. - West Virginia Statutes

§22-21-24. Existing mining rights.

Nothing in this article shall be construed to affect the mining and other property rights of any coal owner nor shall any provision of this article be construed to preclude a coal operator from removing support of the surface and any structure or facilities thereon and other strata as such rights may exist in any severance deed or other contract.