West Virginia Code Chapter 19. Agriculture § 19-9-22. Unlawful possession of animal brought into State

When notified by the commissioner, or any of his agents or employees, not to do so, it shall be unlawful for any person to receive, keep or have in his possession any domestic animal imported or brought into this State in violation of any of the provisions of this article, or to allow any such domestic animal to come in contact with any other domestic animal.