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WV Code § 5B-2G-7 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 5B. Economic Development Act of 1985|Article 2G. Land Conservation|§5B-2G-7. Definitions

For purposes of this article, the following terms have the meanings set forth in this section.(a) “Board” means the board of trustees established in section three of this article.(b) “Conservation easement” means a nonpossessory interest in real property as defined in section three, article twelve, chapter twenty of this code, except that a conservation easement acquired pursuant to this article shall be held in perpetuity.(c) “Conservation purposes” means the conservation of land for outdoor recreation by the public, for conservation of natural plant and wildlife habitat or similar ecosystem, for conservation of forestland and other open spaces, for conservation of land of historical or cultural significance or as further defined under conservation criteria developed in this article.(d) “Eligible grant recipient” means:(1) The following state agencies:(A) Division of Natural Resources;(B) Division of Forestry; or(2) A charitable corporation, charitable association or charitable trust registered with the Secretary of State and exempt from taxation pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 [Public Law 99-514, 26 U.S.C. §501(c)(3)] or other federal or state statutes or rules, the purposes or powers of which include retaining or protecting the natural, scenic, agricultural or open-space values of real property; assuring the availability of real property for agricultural, forest, recreational or open-space use; protecting natural resources and wildlife; maintaining or enhancing land, air or water quality; or preserving the historical, architectural, archaeological or cultural aspects of real property, as defined in section three, article twelve, chapter twenty of this code, and that has a primary part of its mission to acquire interests in real property for conservation purposes.(e) “Fund” means the West Virginia Outdoor Heritage Conservation Fund established in this article.(f) “Land conservation” means acquisition of interests in real property from willing sellers for conservation purposes.(g) “Stewardship” means the necessary monitoring, maintenance and enforcement of interests in real property for conservation purposes.
WV Code § 5B-2H-1 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 5B. Economic Development Act of 1985|Article 2H. Marcellus Gas and Manufacturing Development Act|§5B-2H-1. Short Title

This article shall be known and cited as the "Marcellus Gas and Manufacturing Development Act."
WV Code § 5B-2H-2 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 5B. Economic Development Act of 1985|Article 2H. Marcellus Gas and Manufacturing Development Act|§5B-2H-2. Legislative Findings; Declaration of Public Policy

(a) The Legislature finds that:(1) The advent and advancement of new and existing technologies and drilling practices have created the opportunity for the efficient development of natural gas contained in underground shales and other geological formations.(2) With development of the Marcellus shale comes the opportunity for economic development in related areas of the economy including, but not limited to, manufacturing, transmission of natural gas and related products and the transportation of manufactured products.(3) It is in the interest of national security to encourage post-production uses of natural gas and its various components as a replacement for oil imported from other countries.(4) Producers of natural gas, transporters of natural gas and manufacturers of products using natural gas face a significant number of regulatory requirements, some of which may be redundant, inconsistent, or overlapping. Agencies should work together, where practical, to avoid duplication, promote better coordination and reduce these requirements, thus reducing costs, simplifying and harmonizing rules and streamlining regulatory oversight.(5) In developing regulatory actions and identifying appropriate approaches, agencies should attempt to promote coordination, simplification, and harmonization.(6) Agencies should also seek to identify, as appropriate, means to achieve regulatory goals that are designed to promote innovation.(7) Agencies should review their existing significant legislative, interpretive and procedural rules to determine whether any such rules should be modified, streamlined, expanded or repealed so as to make the agency's regulatory program more effective or less burdensome in achieving the regulatory objectives.(8) The West Virginia Economic Development Authority established in article fifteen, chapter thirty-one of this code and the West Virginia Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council created in article fifteen-a, chapter thirty-one of this code, should, where appropriate, provide assistance that grows or sustains this segment of the economy.(b) The Legislature declares that facilitating the development of business activity directly and indirectly related to development of the Marcellus shale serves the public interest of the citizens of this state by promoting economic development and improving economic opportunities for the citizens of this state.
WV Code § 5B-2I-1 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 5B. Economic Development Act of 1985|Article 2I. Department of Tourism|§5B-2I-1. Short Title

This article shall be known and cited as the West Virginia Tourism Act of 2017.
WV Code § 5B-2I-2 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 5B. Economic Development Act of 1985|Article 2I. Department of Tourism|§5B-2I-2. West Virginia Department of Tourism

The West Virginia Tourism Office, previously continued from the Division of Tourism, is continued but is hereafter raised to a separate and distinct department of the executive branch of state government and is designated and shall be known as the West Virginia Department of Tourism. All references in this code to the Division of Tourism or to the West Virginia Tourism Office shall be construed as references to the West Virginia Department of Tourism. As used in this article, "department" means the Department of Tourism.
WV Code § 5B-2I-3 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 5B. Economic Development Act of 1985|Article 2I. Department of Tourism|§5B-2I-3. Office of Secretary of Department of Tourism

(a) The Secretary of the Department of Tourism is the chief executive officer of the department. The Governor shall appoint the secretary, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, for the term for which the Governor is elected, and the secretary shall serve at the will and pleasure of the Governor. Any reference in this code to the "Executive Director" or "Commissioner" of the West Virginia Tourism Office means the Secretary of the Department of Tourism. As used in this article, "secretary" means the Secretary of the Department of Tourism.
WV Code § 5B-2I-5 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 5B. Economic Development Act of 1985|Article 2I. Department of Tourism|§5B-2I-5. Public-Private Partnerships

(a) The Department of Tourism may enter into contractual or joint venture agreements with one or more nonprofit corporations organized pursuant to the corporate laws of the state, organized to permit qualification pursuant to Section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code and organized for purposes of the promotion and development of tourism in West Virginia, and funded from sources other than the state. Members of the Tourism Advisory Council provided in this article are authorized to sit on the board of directors of such private nonprofit corporations.(b) From time to time the department may enter into joint ventures wherein the Department of Economic Development and one or more said nonprofit corporations share in the development and funding of tourism advertising, promotion and development programs and campaigns.(c) All contracts and joint venture agreements entered into pursuant to this section for longer than one fiscal year shall contain, in substance, a provision that the contract shall be considered canceled without further obligation on the part of the state if the Legislature, or, where appropriate, the federal government shall fail to appropriate sufficient funds therefor or shall act to impair the contract or cause it to be canceled.
WV Code § 5B-2I-6 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 5B. Economic Development Act of 1985|Article 2I. Department of Tourism|§5B-2I-6. Tourism Promotion Fund; Use of Funds

(a) There is continued in the State Treasury the special revenue fund known as the Tourism Promotion Fund created under prior enactment of 5B-1-9 of this code.(b) Moneys deposited in the fund each year shall be used solely for marketing, direct advertising, business development and public relations promoting travel and tourism within the state or the states image and brand identity at the discretion and direction of the secretary of the Department of Tourism. "Direct advertising" means advertising which includes, but is not limited to, television, radio, mailings, newspaper, magazines, digital marketing, including the Internet and social media, and outdoor billboards or any combination thereof. Any balance remaining at the end of any fiscal year does not revert to the General Revenue Fund, but shall remain in the fund for expenditures in accordance with this section. (c) Effective July 1, 2017, the Tourism Advertising Partnership Program and all related legislative or procedural rules shall cease, except as necessary for the Tourism Advisory Council to settle, finalize and conclude all outstanding advertising grants or other financial obligations of the Tourism Advisory Council respecting funds in the Tourism Promotion Fund previously approved, expended or obligated by the Tourism Advisory Council as of the effective date of this article pursuant to 5B-2I-7(e) (2) of this code and be replaced by a cooperative advertising program to be created and established by the Department of Tourism, under and pursuant to 5B-2I-4 of this code, to offer, facilitate and allow participation in the departments advertising and marketing campaigns and activities, to state agencies, departments, units of state or local government, private tourism enterprises and other persons, entities or private enterprises, including, without limitation, convention and visitors bureaus. The secretary of the Department of Tourism shall establish and publish a fee schedule, which shall include a match of state funds to program participants funds, for participation in the cooperative advertising program.
WV Code § 5B-2I-8 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 5B. Economic Development Act of 1985|Article 2I. Department of Tourism|§5B-2I-8. Confidentiality

Any documentary material, data or other writing made or received by the Department of Tourism, the West Virginia Department of Economic Development, or the Tourism Advisory Council, for the purpose of furnishing assistance to a new or existing business, or of developing or implementing a comprehensive tourism advertising, promotion, and development strategy pursuant to 5B-2I-4 of this code, are exempt from 29B-1-1 et seq. of this code: Provided, That any agreement entered into or signed by the Department of Tourism or the Department of Economic Development which obligates public funds is subject to inspection and copying pursuant to 29B-1-1 et seq. of this code as of the date the agreement is entered into, signed or otherwise made public.
WV Code § 5B-2J-1 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 5B. Economic Development Act of 1985|Article 2J. Natural Gas Liquids Economic Development Act|§5B-2J-1. Short Title

This article shall be known and cited as the "Natural Gas Liquids Economic Development Act."
WV Code § 5B-2J-2 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 5B. Economic Development Act of 1985|Article 2J. Natural Gas Liquids Economic Development Act|§5B-2J-2. Legislative Findings; Declaration of Public Policy

(a) The Legislature finds that:(1) The advent and advancement of new and existing technologies and drilling practices have created the opportunity for the efficient development of natural gas, including natural gas liquids such as ethane, propane, butane, isobutane and pentanes, contained in underground shales and other geological formations.(2) With the development of natural gas liquids from shales and other geological formations comes the opportunity for economic development in related areas of the economy including, but not limited to, manufacturing, transmission and storage of natural gas liquids and related products, the use of such products in manufacturing, the consumption of such products, and the transportation of manufactured products.(3) Producers of natural gas liquids, transporters and storers of natural gas liquids, and manufacturers of products using natural gas liquids face a significant number of regulatory requirements, some of which may be redundant, inconsistent, or overlapping. Agencies should work together, where practical, to avoid duplication, promote better coordination and reduce these requirements, thus reducing costs, simplifying and harmonizing rules, and streamlining regulatory oversight.(4) In developing regulatory actions and identifying appropriate approaches, agencies should attempt to promote coordination, simplification, and harmonization.(5) Agencies should also seek to identify, as appropriate, means to achieve regulatory goals that are designed to promote innovation.(6) Agencies should review their existing significant legislative, interpretive and procedural rules to determine whether any such rules should be modified, streamlined, expanded or repealed so as to make the agencys regulatory program more effective and less burdensome in achieving the regulatory objectives.(7) The West Virginia Economic Development Authority established in 31-15-1 et seq. of this code and the West Virginia Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council created in 31-15A-1 et seq. of this code, should, where appropriate, provide assistance that grows or sustains the natural gas liquids segment of the economy.(b) The Legislature declares that facilitating the development of business activity directly and indirectly related to development, transportation, storage and use of the natural gas liquids serves the public interest of the citizens of this state by promoting economic development and improving economic opportunities for the citizens of this state.
WV Code § 5B-3-1 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 5B. Economic Development Act of 1985|Article 3. West Virginia Economic Development Strategy: A Vision Shared|§5B-3-1. Legislative Intent

(a) West Virginia: A shared vision statement. -- West Virginia's strong commitment to future generations has created a vibrant and diverse economy balancing quality jobs and the state's irreplaceable natural beauty. West Virginia has a highly skilled and educated workforce, is a leader in innovation and offers an excellent quality of life for all residents.(b) "West Virginia: A vision shared" vision statement is meant to be used as a touchstone to ensure that actions being undertaken are in line and on course.(c) It is the intent of the Legislature to set economic development goals for the state and that the joint commission on economic development, created in this article, use the goals in bringing all agencies performing economic development and workforce investment activities together to improve the economic situation in this state.(d) Furthermore, it is the intent of the Legislature that the state work toward accomplishing three overall goals:(1) The development of a comprehensive statewide economic development strategy;(2) The effective statewide coordination of economic development programs; and(3) The development of meaningful agency and program benchmarks and performance-based evaluations.
WV Code § 5B-3-2 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 5B. Economic Development Act of 1985|Article 3. West Virginia Economic Development Strategy: A Vision Shared|§5B-3-2. Creation of the Joint Commission on Economic Development

(a) The joint commission on economic development is hereby established. The commission shall be composed of not more than twenty-four members as follows:(1) The chairs of the Senate and House of Delegates finance committees;(2) The chairs of the Senate and House of Delegates judiciary committees;(3) The chairs of the Senate and House of Delegates education committees;(4) Not more than nine additional members of the Senate appointed by the President of the Senate, with at least one member representing health; and(5) Not more than nine additional members of the House of Delegates appointed by the Speaker of the House of Delegates, with at least one member representing health.(b) Any vacancies occurring in the membership of the commission shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment for the position being vacated. The vacancy shall not affect the power of the remaining members to perform the duties of the commission.(c) The commission may explore how West Virginia can:(1) Invest in systems that build workforce skills and promote lifelong learning to ensure a competitive workforce;(2) Enhance the infrastructure, communications and transportation needed to support the knowledge-based industries and electronic commerce;(3) Reorganize government to deliver services more efficiently, using technology, privatization and partnerships with the private sector;(4) Align state tax systems to meet the demands of the twenty-first century economy;(5) Develop more uniform regulatory and tax systems to reduce complexity, eliminate market distortions and better protect consumers;(6) Support entrepreneurs by streamlining business regulations, providing timely decisions and assisting firms in their search for venture capital;(7) Promote university policies that encourage research and development and build intellectual infrastructure;(8) Address quality-of-life concerns to attract new businesses and workers; and(9) Accomplish the goals set forth in this article and any other goal related to economic development or workforce investment that the commission considers important.(d) The commission may propose legislation necessary to accomplish its goals.
WV Code § 5B-3-3 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 5B. Economic Development Act of 1985|Article 3. West Virginia Economic Development Strategy: A Vision Shared|§5B-3-3. Reexamination of Vision and Goals

Every fourth year after January 1, 2001, the joint commission on economic development, established pursuant to this article, shall conduct a thorough examination of the vision and goals set forth in this article and may recommend legislation relating to the vision and goals to the Legislature.
WV Code § 5B-3-4 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 5B. Economic Development Act of 1985|Article 3. West Virginia Economic Development Strategy: A Vision Shared|§5B-3-4. Commission Review of Procedural Rules, Interpretive Rules and Existing Legislative Rules

(a) The Joint Commission on Economic Development may review any procedural rule, interpretive rule or existing legislative rule and make recommendations concerning the rules to the Legislature.(b) The Development Office and the Tourism Commission established pursuant to article two of this chapter, the Economic Development Authority established pursuant to article fifteen, chapter thirty-one of this code, the Bureau of Employment Programs established pursuant to article four, chapter twenty-one-a of this code, the Workers' Compensation Commission established pursuant to article one, chapter twenty-three of this code, the Workforce Investment Commission established pursuant to article two-c of this chapter, West Virginia Jobs Investment Trust, regional planning and development councils, West Virginia Rural Development Council, Office of Technology and West Virginia Clearinghouse for Workforce Education shall each file a copy of its legislative rules with the Commission as provided for in this section. Each agency that proposes legislative rules in accordance to the provisions of article three, three-a or three-b, chapter twenty-nine-a of this code relating to economic development or workforce development shall file the rules with the Joint Commission at the time the rules are filed with the Secretary of State prior to the public comment period or public hearing required in said chapter.
WV Code § 5B-7-1 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 5B. Economic Development Act of 1985|Article 7. Recovery Zone Bonds|§5B-7-1. Definitions

Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, as used in this article:(1) "Economic Development Authority" or "authority" means the West Virginia Economic Development Authority as continued in section five, article fifteen, chapter thirty-one of this code.(2) "Recovery zone bonds" means recovery zone economic development bonds and recovery zone facility bonds, authorized under Section 1401 of Title I of Subtitle B of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Pub. L. No. 111-5, 123 Stat. 115 (2009), that may be issued by states, counties, certain municipalities and other qualified issuers within each state before January 1, 2011.(3) "Recovery zone economic development bond" means the term as defined in 26 U.S.C. §1400U-2.(4) "Recovery zone facility bond" means the term as defined in 26 U.S.C. §1400U-3.(5) "Volume cap" means the recovery zone bond volume limitation allocated to each state and to counties and municipalities within each state in accordance with 26 U.S.C. §1400U-1.
WV Code § 5B-7-2 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 5B. Economic Development Act of 1985|Article 7. Recovery Zone Bonds|§5B-7-2. Allocation of Volume Cap for Recovery Zone Bonds; Obligations Not Debt of State

Pursuant to 26 U.S.C. §1400U-1(a)(3)(A), the State of West Virginia shall allocate the volume cap among the counties of the state in the same manner as described in Section 6.04 of Internal Revenue Service Notice 2009-50. Bonds, notes and other obligations issued pursuant to this article shall not constitute a debt or a pledge of the faith and credit or taxing power of this state and the holders and owners thereof shall have no right to have taxes levied by the Legislature for the payment of the principal thereof or interest thereon, but such bonds, notes and other obligations shall be payable solely from revenues and funds pledged for their payment as established in the authorizing orders, ordinances and resolutions of such issuers. All such bonds and notes, and all documents evidencing any other obligation, shall contain on the face thereof a statement to the effect that the bonds, notes or such other obligation as to both principal and interest, are not debts of the state but are payable solely from revenues and funds pledged for their payment.