W. Va. Code § 19-34-4

Prohibition on the possession of a dangerous wild animal; exceptions.

  1. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this article, a person may not possess a dangerous wild animal.
  2. (b) Pursuant to the provisions of this article, the board may issue a permit for the possession of a dangerous wild animal if the applicant was in legal possession of the animal prior to the effective date of the rules promulgated under this article.
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