HB5357

West Virginia HB5357 mandates state agencies to remove trees on state property that threaten private structures, with a shortened claims procedure.

West Virginia HB5357 requires state agencies to remove trees on state-owned or leased property or rights-of-way that threaten to fall on and damage structures on private property. The state must remove the trees within six months of receiving a written request from the private property owner or lessee. If the state fails to act, the private property owner or lessee may remove the trees themselves and file a claim against the state for the costs and expenses incurred.