{
 "state": "WV",
 "name": "West Virginia",
 "agency": "WV State Parks (DNR)",
 "verified_date": "2026-10-21",
 "entries": [
  {
   "id": "us-wv:state_parks:metal_detecting",
   "jurisdiction": "West Virginia State Parks",
   "agency": "WV State Parks (DNR)",
   "level": "state",
   "state": "WV",
   "hobby": "metal_detecting",
   "status": "unclear",
   "summary": "There's no specific detector ban, but removing any object or artifact requires written authorization from the Chief.",
   "permit": "Ask the superintendent.",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://code.wvlegislature.gov/20-5-2/"
   ],
   "notes": "58 CSR 31; the official CSR page wasn't fetched.",
   "verified_date": "2026-10-21",
   "verification": "index_only",
   "verification_notes": "W. Va. Code 20-5-2 has no detector text; the 58 CSR 31 removal rule wasn't fetched (WV SOS PDF empty).",
   "needs_review": true,
   "unreachable_sources": {}
  },
  {
   "id": "us-wv:state_parks:drones",
   "jurisdiction": "West Virginia State Parks",
   "agency": "WV State Parks (DNR)",
   "level": "state",
   "state": "WV",
   "hobby": "drones",
   "status": "permit_required",
   "summary": "Drones are permitted in WV state parks, forests and rail trails, but you must register at the area superintendent's office before flying and say where you'll fly. Superintendents can restrict areas and times (e.g., Babcock 1-3 p.m.).",
   "permit": "Register with the superintendent (no fee stated).",
   "source_urls": [
    "https://code.wvlegislature.gov/20-5-2/",
    "https://wvstateparks.com/parks/babcock-state-park/park-history/"
   ],
   "notes": "",
   "verified_date": "2026-10-21",
   "verification": "read_source",
   "verification_notes": "Read W. Va. Code 20-5-2(16) (current): register with the superintendent before flying.",
   "status_history": [
    {
     "from": "allowed",
     "to": "permit_required",
     "date": "2026-10-21",
     "reason": "Mandatory pre-flight registration with superintendent"
    }
   ],
   "unreachable_sources": {},
   "needs_review": false
  }
 ]
}