Competing Lines -- Legislative Permission

W. Va. Const. art. XI, § 11, under Article XI.

W. Va. Const. art. XI, § 11

Competing Lines -- Legislative Permission

No railroad corporation shall consolidate its stock, property or franchise with any other railroad owning a parallel or competing line, or obtain the possession or control of such parallel or competing line, by lease or other contract, without the permission of the Legislature.