West Virginia Code of State Rules Agency 182 - Commercial Whitewater Advisory Board
Here’s the overview of Agency 182 – Commercial Whitewater Advisory Board under the West Virginia Code of State Rules:
📚 Agency Structure
Agency 182 consisted of two rule series:
182‑01 – Commercial Whitewater Outfitters
Covered topics such as:
Scope & authority
Definitions
Designated whitewater zones
Licensing, transfers, allocations, and daily permits
Operational requirements, equipment, accident reporting, trip leadership, enforcement, and appeals (law.cornell.edu, apps.sos.wv.gov)
182‑02 – Regulations for Open Governmental Proceedings
Established guidelines for transparency and public access in board meetings (regulations.justia.com)
⚖️ Legislative Changes
The statutory authority for Agency 182 was found in §20‑2‑23a, which created the Commercial Whitewater Advisory Board to develop rules and manage special fees (code.wvlegislature.gov).
In 2016, Senate Bill 202 repealed both rule series—182 CSR 1 and 182 CSR 2—effectively dissolving the Advisory Board’s formal regulatory structure (code.wvlegislature.gov).
📜 Current Status
Statutory authority (§20‑2‑23a) remains in effect, outlining whitewater outfitter duties and authorizing board creation (code.wvlegislature.gov).
However, the specific regulatory board and procedures under Agency 182 have been formally repealed, meaning there are no current rules under 182‑01 or 182‑02.
✅ Summary
| Category | Status |
|---|---|
| Statute (§20‑2‑23a) | Active – whitewater board authority remains |
| 182 CSR 1 & 2 (Agency 182) | Repealed in 2016 – regulatory board defunct |
If you're researching current whitewater regulations or outfitter requirements in WV, the statutory framework in WV Code §§20‑2 and 20‑3B is binding, but no active administrative rules exist under Agency 182. To find up-to-date regulations, you may need to check the Natural Resources Code of State Rules (e.g., 58 CSR-12) or contact relevant WV agencies directly.
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