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W. Va. Code § 60A-2-212 — WV Code / Chapter 60A / Article 2 / Section 212
§60A-2-212. Schedule V.
Status: in_force

(a) Schedule V shall consist of the drugs and other substances, by whatever official name, common or usual name, chemical name, or brand name designated, listed in this section. Unless specifically excepted or unless listed in another schedule, any material, compound, mixture or preparation which contains any quantity of the following substances, including their isomers, esters, ethers, salts and salts of isomers, esters and ethers, whenever the existence of such isomers, esters, ethers and salts is possible within the specific chemical designation.

(b) Narcotic drugs containing nonnarcotic active medicinal ingredients. Any compound, mixture or preparation containing any of the following narcotic drugs or their salts calculated as the free anhydrous base or alkaloid in limited quantities as set forth below, which shall include one or more nonnarcotic active medicinal ingredients in sufficient proportion to confer upon the compound, mixture or preparation valuable medicinal qualities other than those possessed by the narcotic drug alone.

Not more than 200 milligrams of codeine per 100 milliliters or per 100 grams;

Not more than 100 milligrams of dihydrocodeine per 100 milliliters or per 100 grams;

Not more than 100 milligrams of ethylmorphine per 100 milliliters or per 100 grams;

Not more than 2.5 milligrams of diphenoxylate and not less than 25 micrograms of atropine sulfate per dosage unit;

Not more than 100 milligrams of opium per 100 milliliters or per 100 grams; and

Not more than 0.5 milligrams of difenoxin and not less than 25 micrograms of atropine sulfate per dosage unit.

(c) Stimulants:

Pyrovalerone.

(d) Any compound, mixture, or preparation containing as its single active ingredient ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine, their salts or optical isomers, or salts of optical isomers except products which are for pediatric use primarily intended for administration to children under the age of 12: Provided , That neither the offenses set forth in section four hundred one, article four of this chapter, nor the penalties therein, shall be applicable to ephedrine, pseudoephedrine or phenylpropanolamine which shall be subject to the provisions of article ten of this chapter.

(e) Depressants:

Ezogabine [N-[2-amino-4-94-fluorobenzylamino)-phenyl]-carbamic acid ethyl ester];

Ganaxolone (3α-hydroxy-3β-methyl-5α-pregnan-20-one);

Lacosamide [(R)-2-acetoamido- N -benzyl-3-methoxy-propionamide]; and

Brivaracetam ((2S)-2-[(4R)-2-oxo-4-propylpyrrolidin-1-yl] butanamide) (also referred to as BRV; UCB-34714; Briviact).

(f) Other substances:

Gabapentin;

Pregabalin;

Cenobamate; and

Lasmiditan.
W. Va. Code § 4-1-14 — WV Code / Chapter 4 / Article 1 / Section 14
§4-1-14. Copies of enrolled bills mailed to courts; effect.
Status: in_force

The clerk of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Delegates, acting jointly, shall mail, to the judges of the Supreme Court of Appeals and judges of the circuit, common pleas, intermediate and criminal courts of this state, copies of enrolled bills of a general nature, taking effect from their passage; and enrolled copies of municipal charters and acts of a local nature shall be furnished only to courts of the local jurisdiction. Copies of enrolled bills furnished in accordance with this section shall bear the stamp of the clerks of the two houses, showing the date that each act becomes effective, and the enrolled bills so furnished and attested shall be regarded by the courts of this state as having the same force and effect as any and all other laws.
W. Va. Code § 19-20D-3 — WV Code / Chapter 19 / Article 20D / Section 3
§19-20D-3. Order of the magistrate court.
Status: in_force

(a) If the trier of fact finds by clear and convincing evidence that the dog which is the subject of the action under this article has attacked the petitioner and caused personal injuries requiring medical treatment in the amount of $2,000 or more or that the dog attacked the petitioner and within the twelve month period prior to the attack had engaged in a separate attack causing personal injury requiring medical treatment, then the court shall order the owner of the dog to have the dog euthanized.

(b) The magistrate court shall issue and file a written order that sets forth the following:

(1) Findings of fact and conclusions of law; and

(2) If the court orders euthanasia, a specific date upon which the owner of the dog must have the euthanasia performed and a direction that documentation be mailed to the petitioner and filed with the court by a specific date showing that the procedure was performed.

(c) If the court does not order euthanasia, the court shall order that the petition be dismissed with prejudice.

(d) The court may award reasonable attorney fees and costs to the prevailing party.
W. Va. Code § 55-12-8 — WV Code / Chapter 55 / Article 12 / Section 8
§55-12-8. Title of purchaser not affected by reversal of decree of sale; restitution of proceeds.
Status: in_force

If a sale of property be made under a decree or order of a court, and such sale be confirmed, though such decree or order be afterwards reversed or set aside, the title of the purchaser at such sale shall not be affected thereby; but there may be restitution of the proceeds of sale to those entitled.
W. Va. Code § 31A-4-20 — WV Code / Chapter 31A / Article 4 / Section 20
§31A-4-20. Stockholders’ annual meeting; financial statement; appointment, duties and report of outside auditing firm.
Status: in_force

(a) The stockholders of each state banking institution shall meet annually. The banking institution shall prepare and submit to the stockholders a copy of the institution’s most recent fiscal year audited financial statements. The audited financial statement may be consolidated or combined statements of the banking institution, its holding company and any subsidiaries, that include a balance sheet as of the end of the fiscal year, an income statement for that year and a statement of changes in shareholders’ equity for the year. The submission is sufficient if, within 120 days of the close of the fiscal year, the banking institution delivers a physical or digital copy of the requisite statement through traditional mail or courier service, electronic mail or any other means of delivery or provides shareholders with notice of access to a digital copy of the statements published to a website or any other digital media platform or portal.

(b) The board of directors of the banking institution or, if such banking institution is controlled by a bank holding company, the bank holding company shall appoint an outside auditing firm on an annual basis to serve as the banking institution’s auditor for the year.

(c) At such time or times as it may be directed to do so by the written request of the board of directors, or the Commissioner of Financial Institutions, such outside independent auditing firm shall immediately proceed to examine the condition of the bank, and upon completion of such examination, shall file its report in writing with the board of directors. Such report shall set forth in detail all items included in the assets of the bank which the firm has reason to believe are not of the value at which they appear on the books and records of the bank, and shall give the value of each of such items according to its judgment. The board of directors shall cause such report to be retained as a part of the records of the bank.

(d) The workpapers of any audit, including any materials associated with an audit of the bank’s electronic data procedures, shall be made available to the commissioner or to the examiners of the Division of Financial Institutions upon request, and will be accorded confidentiality in conformity with §31A-2-4 of this code.
W. Va. Code § 48-5-511 — WV Code / Chapter 48 / Article 5 / Section 511
§48-5-511. Disclosure of assets.
Status: in_force

To facilitate the resolution of issues arising at a hearing for temporary relief, the court may, or upon the motion of either party shall, order the parties to comply with the disclosure requirements set forth in article 7 of this chapter prior to the hearing for temporary relief. The form for this disclosure shall substantially comply with the form promulgated by the Supreme Court of Appeals, pursuant to said section. If either party fails to timely file a complete disclosure as required by this section or as ordered by the court, the court may accept the statement of the other party as accurate.
W. Va. Code § 51-1-16 — WV Code / Chapter 51 / Article 1 / Section 16
§51-1-16. Director and assistant directors not to practice law.
Status: in_force

During his employment in the administrative office, no director or assistant director shall engage directly or indirectly in the practice of law in any of the courts of this state.
W. Va. Code § 18-11A-1 — WV Code / Chapter 18 / Article 11A / Section 1
§18-11A-1. Board of Governors [board of regents] authorized to issue revenue bonds for new buildings.
Status: in_force

The board of Governors of West Virginia University shall have authority, as provided in this article, to issue revenue bonds of the state, not to exceed $10 million in principal amount thereof, to finance the costs of providing new buildings for the college of agriculture, the agricultural experiment station, the cooperative extension service, the college of engineering, the engineering experiment station, and the school of mines of West Virginia University. The principal of and interest on such bonds shall be payable solely from the special nonrevolving fund herein provided for such payment. The costs of any such building or buildings shall include the cost of acquisition of land, the construction and equipment of any such building or buildings, and the provision of roads, utilities and other services necessary, appurtenant or incidental to such building or buildings; and shall also include all other charges or expenses necessary, appurtenant or incidental to the construction, financing and placing in operation of any such building or buildings.
W. Va. Code § 46-3-415 — WV Code / Chapter 46 / Article 3 / Section 415
§46-3-415. Obligation of indorser.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsections (b), (c), (d) and (e), if an instrument is dishonored, an indorser is obliged to pay the amount due on the instrument (i) according to the terms of the instrument at the time it was indorsed or (ii) if the indorser indorsed an incomplete instrument, according to its terms when completed, to the extent stated in sections 3-115 and 3-407. The obligation of the indorser is owed to a person entitled to enforce the instrument or to a subsequent indorser who paid the instrument under this section.

(b) If an indorsement states that it is made "without recourse" or otherwise disclaims liability of the indorser, the indorser is not liable under subsection (a) to pay the instrument.

(c) If notice of dishonor of an instrument is required by section 3-503 and notice of dishonor complying with that section is not given to an indorser, the liability of the indorser under subsection (a) is discharged.

(d) If a draft is accepted by a bank after an indorsement is made, the liability of the indorser under subsection (a) is discharged.

(e) If an indorser of a check is liable under subsection (a) and the check is not presented for payment, or given to a depositary bank for collection, within thirty days after the day the indorsement was made, the liability of the indorser under subsection (a) is discharged.
W. Va. Code § 30-4-18 — WV Code / Chapter 30 / Article 4 / Section 18
§30-4-18. Actions to enjoin violations.
Status: in_force

(a) If the board obtains information that any person has engaged in, is engaging in or is about to engage in any act which constitutes or will constitute a violation of the provisions of this article, the rules promulgated pursuant to this article or a final order or decision of the board, it may issue a notice to the person to cease and desist in engaging in the act and/or apply to the circuit court in the county of the alleged violation for an order enjoining the act.

(b) The circuit court may issue a temporary injunction pending a decision on the merits and may issue a permanent injunction based on its findings in the case.

(c) The judgment of the circuit court on an application permitted by the provisions of this section is final unless reversed, vacated or modified on appeal to the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals.
W. Va. Code § 55-4-25 — WV Code / Chapter 55 / Article 4 / Section 25
§55-4-25. Postponing assessment of damages and allowance for improvements.
Status: in_force

On motion of either party, the court may order the assessment of such damages and allowance to be postponed until after the verdict on the title is recorded.
W. Va. Code § 18A-4-6 — WV Code / Chapter 18A / Article 4 / Section 6
§18A-4-6. Change in classification.
Status: in_force

Upon the change of the training classification of any teacher, his salary shall be made to comply with requirements of this article and of any county schedule, where such exist, based upon his new classification and allowable years of experience.
W. Va. Code § 57-1-7 — WV Code / Chapter 57 / Article 1 / Section 7
§57-1-7. Copies of records, bonds or papers in public offices; certificate of Auditor.
Status: in_force

A copy of any record, bond or paper in the office of the clerk of either house of the Legislature or of any court, or in the office of the Secretary of State, treasurer or Auditor, or in the office of the surveyor of lands of any county, or in the office of any other public officer, attested by the appropriate officer, which shall include the secretary of a board or commission, in whose office the same is, may be admitted as evidence in lieu of the original. The certificate of the Auditor of the fact and time of the return of any real estate as delinquent, or of the sale thereof for taxes, shall be prima facie evidence of what is stated in such certificate. Any such copy or certificate purporting to be sealed, or signed and sealed, or signed alone, by any such officer, may be admitted as evidence without any proof of the seal or signature, or of the official character, of the person whose name is signed to it. The certificate of the Auditor of the payment or nonpayment at any time of taxes on forfeited or delinquent lands, or of their not having been entered on the land books of the county or counties wherein the same were chargeable with taxes shall, in any suit in relation to such lands, be prima facie evidence of what is stated in such certificate, provided it be filed with the papers of said suit and notice thereof be given to the opposite party or his attorney at least twenty days before the first day of the term at which it is to be offered as evidence. When the certificate purports to be signed by the said Auditor, it may be admitted as evidence without proof of his signature.
W. Va. Code § 6C-2-1 — WV Code / Chapter 6C / Article 2 / Section 1
§6C-2-1. Purpose.
Status: in_force

(a) The purpose of this article is to provide a procedure for the resolution of employment grievances raised by the public employees of the State of West Virginia, except as otherwise excluded in this article.

(b) Resolving grievances in a fair, efficient, cost-effective, and consistent manner will maintain good employee morale, enhance employee job performance, and better serve the citizens of the State of West Virginia.

(c) Nothing in this article prohibits the informal disposition of grievances by stipulation or settlement agreed to in writing by the parties, nor the exercise of any hearing right provided in chapter 18 or 18A of this code. Parties to grievances shall always act in good faith and make every possible effort to resolve disputes at the lowest level of the grievance procedure.
W. Va. Code § 29-22D-19 — WV Code / Chapter 29 / Article 22D / Section 19
§29-22D-19. Civil penalties.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission may impose, on any person who violates the provisions of this article, a civil penalty not to exceed $50,000 for each violation. Such penalty shall be imposed on all individuals and is not limited to individuals licensed under this article. This provision shall not be construed as applicable to office pools.

(b) The provisions of §29A-5-1 et seq. of this code apply to any civil penalty imposed pursuant to the provisions of this section.
W. Va. Code § 46A-6F-401 — WV Code / Chapter 46A / Article 6F / Section 401
§46A-6F-401. Mandatory disclosures.
Status: in_force

PART IV. DISCLOSURES AND CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS.

(a) A telemarketer shall promptly disclose, in a clear and conspicuous manner, the following material information when making a telemarketing communication with a consumer:

(1) The true identity of the telemarketer;

(2) That the purpose of the call is to sell consumer goods or services; and

(3) The nature of the goods or services offered for sale.

(b) Before a consumer pays for the goods or services offered for sale, the telemarketer shall disclose, in a clear and conspicuous manner, the following material information:

(1) The total costs to purchase, receive or use the consumer goods or services that are the subject of the telemarketing communication;

(2) The quantity of the consumer goods or services that are the subject of the telemarketing solicitation;

(3) All material restrictions, limitations or conditions to purchase, receive, or use the consumer goods or services that are the subject of the telemarketing solicitation;

(4) All material aspects of the performance, quality, efficacy, nature or basic characteristics of the consumer goods or services that are the subject of the telemarketing solicitation;

(5) All material aspects of the nature or terms of the telemarketer's refund, cancellation, exchange or repurchase policies;

(6) All material aspects of a prize promotion, disclosed prior to requesting the consumer to enter into a sale or lease, including, but not limited to, the following:

(A) A description of the prizes, gifts or awards offered or to be given to consumers participating in the prize promotion;

(B) A statement of the true retail value of each prize, gift or award offered or to be given to participating consumers;

(C) A clear identification of the person or entity on whose behalf the contest or promotion is conducted;

(D) A description of all material conditions which a participant must satisfy;

(E) A clear and unequivocal statement that the consumer is not required to make any purchase, lease or rental of consumer goods or services in order to qualify for any prize, gift or award or to otherwise participate in the prize promotion;

(F) A clear and unequivocal statement that the consumer is not required to pay any handling or shipping costs or to make any other payment of any kind in order to win or receive a prize, gift or award or to otherwise participate in the prize promotion;

(G) The actual numbers of the prizes, gifts or awards to be awarded;

(H) The odds of receiving a prize, gift or award; and

(I) A clear explanation of the no-purchase/no-payment method of participating in the prize promotion, with instructions on how to participate.

(7) All material aspects of any investment opportunity being offered, including, but not limited to, a description of the following factors:

(A) Risk;

(B) Liquidity;

(C) Earnings potential;

(D) Profitability;

(E) Benefits; and

(F) If applicable, the value, price and location of any real or personal property that the consumer will acquire by investing.
W. Va. Code § 6C-1-7 — WV Code / Chapter 6C / Article 1 / Section 7
§6C-1-7. Limitations on scope of construction; protections related to political activity and membership in organization of employee.
Status: in_force

(a) The provisions of this article shall not be construed to require an employer to compensate an employee for participation in an investigation, hearing, or inquiry held by an appropriate authority or impair the rights of any employee covered by the civil service system to be a member of an organization of employees or to refrain from being a member of an organization of employees.

(b) Except when on duty or acting in an official capacity, and except where otherwise prohibited by state or federal law, no employee covered by the civil service system may be prohibited from engaging in political activity or be denied the right to refrain from engaging in political activity.
W. Va. Code § 8A-8-3 — WV Code / Chapter 8A / Article 8 / Section 3
§8A-8-3. Municipal board of zoning appeals.
Status: in_force

(a) A municipal board of zoning appeals shall have five members to be appointed by the governing body of the municipality.

(b) The members of a municipal board of zoning appeals must be:

(1) Residents of the municipality for at least three years preceding his or her appointment;

(2) Cannot be a member of the municipal planning commission; and

(3) Cannot hold any other elective or appointive office in the municipal government.

(c) Upon the creation of a board of zoning appeals, the members shall be appointed for the following terms: One for a term of one year; two for a term of two years; and two for a term of three years. The terms shall expire on January 1, of the first, second and third year, respectively, following their appointment. Thereafter, members shall serve three-year terms. If a vacancy occurs, the governing body of the municipality shall appoint a member for the unexpired term.

(d) The governing body of the municipality may appoint up to three additional members to serve as alternate members of the municipal board of zoning appeals. The alternate members must meet the same eligibility requirements as set out in subsection (b) of this section. The term for an alternate member is three years. The governing body of the municipality may appoint alternate members on a staggered term schedule.

(e) An alternate member shall serve on the board when one of the regular members is unable to serve. The alternate member shall serve until a final determination is made in the matter to which the alternate member was initially called on to serve.

(f) The municipal board of zoning appeals shall establish rules and procedures for designating an alternate member. An alternate member shall have the same powers and duties of a regular board member.

(g) The members and alternate members of a county board of zoning appeals shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for all reasonable and necessary expenses actually incurred in the performance of their official duties.
W. Va. Code § 18-11D-4 — WV Code / Chapter 18 / Article 11D / Section 4
§18-11D-4. Enforcement of payment and validity of bonds and notes.
Status: in_force

(a) The provisions of this article and any resolution or trust agreement shall continue in effect until the principal of and interest on the bonds or notes of the state issued by the board have been fully paid, and the duties of the board under this article and any resolution or trust agreement shall be enforceable by any bondholder or noteholder by mandamus or other appropriate action in any court of competent jurisdiction.

(b) The resolution authorizing the bonds or notes shall provide that such bonds or notes shall contain a recital that they are issued pursuant to this article, which recital shall be conclusive evidence of their validity and of the regularity of their issuance.
W. Va. Code § 47-2-8 — WV Code / Chapter 47 / Article 2 / Section 8
§47-2-8. Records.
Status: in_force

The secretary shall keep for public examination a record of all marks registered or renewed under this article, as well as a record of all documents recorded pursuant to section seven of this article.