Legalize use of a 4" pan to pan for gold in the state

Summary

The bill permits individuals to pan for gold in West Virginia rivers and streams, but only using a gold pan or a sluice no wider than four inches. The Division of Natural Resources must decide when panning is allowed—considering spawning seasons—and publish those dates for the public. This creates a regulated season for recreational gold prospecting.

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