Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 36, September 6, 2024
Section 58-18-2 - Definitions2.1. "Director" means the director of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources.2.2. "Division" means the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources.2.3. "Livestock" means cattle, horses, goats, swine , sheep or any other animal of the bovine, equine, porcine, ovine or caprine species, and domestic poultry.2.4. "Natural Resources Police Officer" or "Officer" means a conservation officer natural resources police officer who is a full-time employee of the Law Enforcement Section of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources.2.5. "Section" means the Wildlife Resources Section of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources.2.6. "Wildlife Biologist" means a full-time employee of the Wildlife Resources Section of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources who, by reason of his/her knowledge of wildlife biology, acquired through professional education or related practical experience, is qualified to investigate a bear damage complaint or supervise a bear damage hunt.2.7. All other terms shall have the meaning prescribed in W. Va. Code § 20-1-2.