W. Va. Code § 20-7A-2
It is unlawful for any person, without express, prior, written permission of the owner, to willfully or knowingly:
(c) Break, force, tamper with or otherwise disturb a lock, gate, door or other obstruction designed to control or prevent access to any cave, even though entrance thereto may not be gained.
Any person violating a provision of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not less than $150 nor more than $500, and in addition thereto, may be imprisoned in the county jail for not less than ten days nor more than six months.