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WV Code § 29-23-2 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 29. Miscellaneous Boards and Officers|Article 23. West Virginia Boundary Commission|§29-23-2. West Virginia Boundary Commission Created; Appointment; Terms in Office; Expenses; Powers and Duties

(a) There is hereby created a boundary commission which shall consist of three members, who shall be residents and citizens of the state, all of whom shall have experience involving map reading or surveying. The commission members shall investigate state, county and municipal boundary disputes when requested to do so by the Governor or Legislature. The commission members shall be appointed by the Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, no later than July 1, 1987. No more than two members may belong to the same political party. The commission members shall serve a term concurrent with that of the Governor's term in office. Commission members may be reappointed to additional terms.(b) Members shall be reimbursed for reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of the commission.(c) The commission shall have the authority to:(1) Establish a boundary line which shall be presumed correct unless proven otherwise in a court of law;(2) Employ a surveyor or professional engineer licensed in this state to survey such boundary;(3) Contract for the placement of monuments to identify any boundary line in dispute, such monuments to be handset by a licensed surveyor;(4) Seek the assistance of the West Virginia geological and economic survey to identify the location of any boundary line in dispute and the recommended placement of marker locations;(5) Meet with similar commissions or bodies of any of the several states contiguous with this state, whose purpose in their respective states is to establish state boundary lines coterminous with the boundary of the State of West Virginia and submit findings and recommendations to the Legislature, applicable to the location of any particular boundary segment in question;(6) Recommend to the Legislature that appropriate legislation be enacted, establishing the true boundary line at those portions of the state boundary that are in dispute with another state or whose location is uncertain: Provided, That the contiguous state agrees with the recommendation;(7) Recommend to the Legislature, where no agreement can be attained with another state as to the actual location of any portion of this state's boundary line, proper legislation to direct that the Attorney General proceed under the Constitution of the United States with litigation to adjudicate the exact and true location of any boundary line in dispute or whose precise location is unascertainable; and(8) Prepare an annual report to the Legislature and Governor, by the first day of the legislative session, concerning commission activities, recommendations and other necessary information.
WV Code § 29-23-3 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 29. Miscellaneous Boards and Officers|Article 23. West Virginia Boundary Commission|§29-23-3. Establishing and Marking Boundary Line Between Jefferson County, West Virginia, and Loudoun County, Virginia; Effect of Certain Rights and Prosecutions; Transmission to Members of Congress; Effective Date

(a) The boundary line between Jefferson County, West Virginia, and Loudoun County, Virginia, is hereby, on the part of this state, established and declared to be the watershed line of the top of the ridge of the Blue Ridge mountains, as established by the survey approved by the commission on the twenty-ninth day of April, one thousand nine hundred ninety-seven, and to be recorded in the land books in the courthouses of Jefferson County, West Virginia, and Loudoun County, Virginia.(b) No vested right of any individual, partnership or corporation within the territory affected by this section may in any way be impaired, restricted or affected by this section. This section is not retrospective in its operation and it does not in any way affect the rights of any individual, partnership or corporation in any suit now pending in any of the courts of this state or of the United States wherein the cause of action arose over, or is in any way based upon, the territory affected. This section in no way precludes the State of West Virginia from prosecuting any individual, partnership or corporation for violation of any of the criminal laws of this state within the territory until this section goes into effect.(c) The Secretary of State shall furnish a certified copy of this section to the Governor of the commonwealth of Virginia and shall also furnish certified copies to the United States senators from the State of West Virginia and to the representative from the second congressional district of West Virginia in the House of Representatives, who are requested to have the section presented to the Congress of the United States.(d) The commission created by section two of this article is continued and is directed, in cooperation with the like commission created by the commonwealth of Virginia, or other agency designated by the commonwealth of Virginia for the purpose, to complete its work, including: (i) The recordation of the survey in the Jefferson County courthouse not later than April 1, one thousand nine hundred ninety-eight, which survey shall take into account KD Map 25A Parcel 0002 through which the watershed line runs and which includes such residence on the Virginia side of the boundary line; and (ii) the erection of permanent markers designating the boundary line set forth in this section. The markers shall be of the nature and kind the commission considers appropriate.(e) This section shall take effect upon the adoption and approval by the General Assembly of the commonwealth of Virginia of appropriate legislation ratifying the boundary line set forth herein.
WV Code § 29-24-1 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 29. Miscellaneous Boards and Officers|Article 24. Technology-Related Assistance Revolving Loan Fund for Individuals With Disabilities Act|§29-24-1. Legislative Findings and Declarations

Individuals with disabilities comprise a significant and increasing percentage of West Virginia's population. The Legislature finds and declares that action is necessary to assist these individuals in their homes, schools, employment and communities to become more independent citizens of the state. Many of these individuals require technology-related devices and technology-related services in order to perform functions, such as caring for themselves, performing manual tasks, mobility, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing and learning in order to have the ability to more independently participate in society and the work force. In order to meet the present and increasing needs of West Virginians for technology-related devices and technology-related services, it is necessary for the state to provide funds for the technology-related revolving loan fund for individuals with disabilities that neither supplant nor replace existing state, federal or private sector funds.
WV Code § 29-24-2 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 29. Miscellaneous Boards and Officers|Article 24. Technology-Related Assistance Revolving Loan Fund for Individuals With Disabilities Act|§29-24-2. Terms Defined

As used in this article, the term:(a) "Board" means the technology-related assistance revolving loan fund for individuals with disabilities board.(b) "Individual with disability" means any individual, of any age who, for the purposes of state or federal law, is considered to have a disability or handicap, injuries and chronic health conditions, whether congenital or acquired; and who is or would be enabled by technology-related devices or technology-related services to maintain or improve his or her ability to function in society and the workplace.(c) "Qualifying borrower" means any individual with disabilities and their family members, guardians, authorized representatives or nonprofit entity who demonstrates that such a loan will improve their independence or become more productive members of the community. The individual must demonstrate credit worthiness and repayment abilities to the satisfaction of the board. No more than twenty percent of all loan funds are to be provided to nonprofit entities in a single year.(d) "Technology-related assistance" means either the provision of technology-related devices or technology-related services to improve the independence, quality of life or productive involvement in the community of individuals with disabilities.(e) "Technology-related device" means any item, piece of equipment or product system, whether acquired commercially off-the-shelf, modified or customized, that is used to increase, maintain or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.(f) "Technology-related service" means any service that directly assists an individual with a disability in the selection, acquisition or use of a technology-related device, including:(1) The evaluation of the needs of an individual with a disability, including a functional evaluation in the individual's customary environment;(2) Purchasing, leasing or otherwise providing for the acquisition of technology-related devices by individuals with disabilities;(3) Selecting, designing, fitting, customizing, adapting, applying, maintaining, repairing or replacing technology-related devices;(4) Coordinating and using other therapies, interventions or services with technology-related devices, such as those associated with existing education and rehabilitation plans and programs; and(5) Training or technical assistance for individuals or the family of an individual with disabilities.(g) "Revolving loan fund" means the technology-related assistance revolving loan fund for individuals with disabilities established in this article.(h) "Consumer" means individuals with disabilities and, when appropriate, their family members, guardians, advocates or authorized representatives.
WV Code § 29-24-3 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 29. Miscellaneous Boards and Officers|Article 24. Technology-Related Assistance Revolving Loan Fund for Individuals With Disabilities Act|§29-24-3. Board Created, Membership, Terms, Officers and Staff

(a) The technology-related assistance revolving loan fund for individuals with disabilities board created by chapter 247 Acts of the Legislature, regular session, 1996, is hereby continued.(b) The board shall consist of seven members as follows, of whom at least three must be individuals with disabilities:(1) Director of the Division of Rehabilitation Services, ex officio, who shall be entitled to vote, or his or her designee;(2) A representative of the banking industry;(3) A representative of the medical profession;(4) A certified public accountant; and(5) Three members from the public at large who are users or providers of technology-related assistance devices or services for individuals with disabilities. Members shall be appointed by the Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, for terms of three years. Members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate prior to the effective date of this section shall continue to serve for the terms for which they were appointed. State officers or employees may be appointed to the board unless otherwise prohibited by law.(c) In the event a board member fails to attend more than twenty-five percent of the scheduled meetings in a twelve-month period, the board may, after written notification to that member and the Secretary of Commerce, request in writing that the Governor remove the member and appoint a new member to serve his or her unexpired term.(d) If there is a death, resignation, disqualification, or removal for any reason of any member of the board, the vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment and the successor shall serve for the unexpired term.(e) The board shall elect from its membership a chairperson, treasurer, and secretary as well as any other officer as appropriate. The term of the “chairperson” is for two years in duration and he or she cannot serve more than two consecutive terms.
WV Code § 29-24-4 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 29. Miscellaneous Boards and Officers|Article 24. Technology-Related Assistance Revolving Loan Fund for Individuals With Disabilities Act|§29-24-4. Compensation and Expenses of Board

Members of the board who are not employees of the state are entitled to receive a compensation in an amount not to exceed $50 for each day the member of the board is in attendance at a meeting of the board, plus reimbursement for reasonable and necessary expenses actually incurred in the performance of their duties as a member of the board in accordance with state travel regulations. Members with disabilities are also entitled to reimbursement for costs associated with personal assistance, interpreters and disability-related accommodations for the purpose of conducting the business of the board. Compensation, reimbursement and other costs authorized in this section shall be paid from moneys in the revolving loan fund.
WV Code § 29-24-6 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 29. Miscellaneous Boards and Officers|Article 24. Technology-Related Assistance Revolving Loan Fund for Individuals With Disabilities Act|§29-24-6. Disbursements

Loans may be made for amounts ranging from a minimum of $500 to a maximum of $5,000. The loan must be used to purchase technology-related devices or directly related services that will assist the person with a disability to overcome barriers in daily living.
WV Code § 29-24-7 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 29. Miscellaneous Boards and Officers|Article 24. Technology-Related Assistance Revolving Loan Fund for Individuals With Disabilities Act|§29-24-7. Fund Created

The technology-related assistance revolving loan fund for individuals with disabilities is hereby created in the State Treasury to be expended by the board in accordance with the provisions of and for the purposes of this article. Upon the effective date of this section, any funds remaining in the technology-related assistance revolving loan fund for individuals with disabilities created by chapter two hundred forty-seven, acts of the Legislature, regular session, one thousand nine hundred ninety-six, which is hereby abolished, shall be deposited into the fund created by this section. Nothing contained herein may be construed to require any level of funding by the Legislature.
WV Code § 29-24-8 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 29. Miscellaneous Boards and Officers|Article 24. Technology-Related Assistance Revolving Loan Fund for Individuals With Disabilities Act|§29-24-8. Deposits Created by the Board

The board shall deposit all amounts paid, appropriated, granted or donated to it, including interest accrued on loan balances, fees charged and funds received in repayment of loans, in the revolving loan fund.
WV Code § 29-24-9 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 29. Miscellaneous Boards and Officers|Article 24. Technology-Related Assistance Revolving Loan Fund for Individuals With Disabilities Act|§29-24-9. Fund Use

The moneys in the revolving loan fund shall be used only for the following purposes:(a) Implementing revolving loan program for technology-related devices;(b) Providing technology-related devices to individuals with severe disabilities who meet economic criteria established by the board;(c) Providing support for technology-related assistance;(d) Providing technology-related and disability prevention education and research;(e) Disseminating public information;(f) Conducting program evaluation and needs assessment;(g) Operating the board and other administrative and personnel costs;(h) Conducting research and demonstration projects, including new and future uses of technology-related services; and(i) Developing a strategic plan.Administrative costs are not to exceed ten percent of the revolving loan fund's yearly budget.All unexpended moneys contained in this fund at the end of the fiscal year shall be carried forward from year to year.
WV Code § 29-25-1 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 29. Miscellaneous Boards and Officers|Article 25. Authorized Gaming Facility|§29-25-1. Authorization of Limited Gaming Facility; Findings; Intent

(a) Operation of West Virginia Lottery table games. -- Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the operation of West Virginia Lottery games permitted by this article and the related operation of a gaming facility and ancillary activities is not unlawful when conducted under the terms specified in this article and article twenty-two-c of this chapter.(b) Legislative findings. -- The Legislature finds and declares that the tourism industry plays a critical role in the economy of this state and that a substantial state interest exists in protecting that industry. It further finds and declares that the authorization of the operation of a gaming facility at no more than one well-established historic resort hotel in this state as provided in this article will serve to protect and enhance the tourism industry, and indirectly other segments of the economy of this state, by providing a resort hotel amenity which is becoming increasingly important to many actual and potential resort hotel patrons. The Legislature finds and declares that video lottery operations pursuant to section twenty-eight of this article and the operation of the other West Virginia Lottery table games permitted by this article constitute the operation of lotteries within the purview of section thirty-six, article VI of the Constitution of West Virginia. (c) Legislative intent. -- It is the intent of the Legislature in the enactment of this article to promote tourism and year-round employment in this state. It is expressly not the intent of the Legislature to promote gaming. As a consequence, it is the intent of the Legislature to allow limited gaming as authorized by this article and article twenty-two-c of this chapter with all moneys gained from the operation of the gaming facility, other than those necessary to reimburse reasonable costs of operation, to inure to the benefit of the state. Further, it is the intent of the Legislature that amendments made to this article during the 2009 regular session will establish appropriate conformity between the operations of video lottery and West Virginia Lottery table games at the licensed gaming facility under this article and the operations of video lottery and table games at the pari-mutuel racetracks licensed under articles twenty-two-a and twenty-two-c of this chapter.
WV Code § 29-25-3 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 29. Miscellaneous Boards and Officers|Article 25. Authorized Gaming Facility|§29-25-3. Commission Duties and Powers

(a) Duties. -- In addition to the duties set forth elsewhere in this article, the commission shall:(1) Establish minimum standards for gaming devices and supplies, including electronic or mechanical gaming devices;(2) Approve, modify or reject game rules of play for all West Virginia Lottery table games proposed to be operated by a gaming licensee;(3) Approve, modify or reject minimum internal control standards proposed by the licensee gaming facility for a West Virginia Lottery table game, including the maintenance of financial books and records;(4) Provide staff to supervise, inspect and monitor the operation of any gaming facility, including inspection of gaming devices and supplies used in the operation to assure continuous compliance with all rules of the commission and provisions of this article;(5) Establish minimum levels of insurance to be maintained with respect to a gaming facility;(6) Investigate applicants to determine eligibility for any license and, where appropriate, select among competing applicants;(7) Designate appropriate classifications of personnel to be employed in the operation of a gaming facility and establish appropriate licensing standards within the classifications;(8) Issue all licenses;(9) Charge and collect the taxes and fees authorized, required or specified in this article:(i) Receive, accept and pay the specified percentage of taxes collected under sections twenty and twenty-one of this article into the Historic Resort Hotel Fund; and(ii) Receive, accept and pay the specified percentage of taxes collected under sections twenty and twenty-one of this article into the Human Resource Benefit Fund;(10) Maintain a record of all licenses issued;(11) Keep a public record of all commission actions and proceedings; and(12) File a written annual report to the Governor, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Delegates on or before January 30 of each year and any additional reports as the Governor or Legislature may request.(b) Powers. -- In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this article, the commission has the following powers:(1) To sue to enforce any provision of this article by injunction;(2) To hold hearings, administer oaths and issue subpoenas for the attendance of a witness to testify and to produce evidence;(3) To enter a gaming facility at any time and without notice to ensure strict compliance with the rules of the commission;(4) To bar, for cause, any person from entering or participating in any capacity in the operation of a gaming facility; and(5) To exercise such other powers as may be necessary to effectuate the provisions of this article.
WV Code § 29-25-4 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 29. Miscellaneous Boards and Officers|Article 25. Authorized Gaming Facility|§29-25-4. Appointment of Commission Staff; Conditions of Employment

The director, pursuant to the provisions of section six, article twenty-two of this chapter, with the approval of the commission, may appoint any professional, clerical, technical and administrative personnel, who shall be state employees hired in accordance with article six of this chapter, that may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this article. Prior to his or her appointment, each staff person shall undergo a thorough background investigation, including fingerprinting and a check of criminal records. No employee may directly or indirectly hold any financial interest in any entity licensed under this article.
WV Code § 29-25-5 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 29. Miscellaneous Boards and Officers|Article 25. Authorized Gaming Facility|§29-25-5. Rules

The commission shall propose for promulgation legislative rules in accordance with the provisions of article three, chapter twenty-nine-a of this code as are necessary to provide for implementation and enforcement of the provisions of this article. Any legislative rules proposed by the commission before September 1, 2009, may be by emergency rule.
WV Code § 29-25-6 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 29. Miscellaneous Boards and Officers|Article 25. Authorized Gaming Facility|§29-25-6. Law Enforcement

(a) Generally. -- Notwithstanding any provision of this code to the contrary, the commission shall, by contract or cooperative agreement with the West Virginia State Police, arrange for those law-enforcement services uniquely related to gaming as such occurs at the gaming facility that are necessary to enforce the provisions of this article.(b) Costs. –– The actual cost of services provided by the West Virginia State Police pursuant to a contract or cooperative agreement entered into pursuant to the provisions of subsection (a) of this section, including, but not limited to, necessary training costs, shall be paid by the commission as an administrative expense.(c) Notwithstanding any provision of this code to the contrary, the West Virginia State Police shall have exclusive jurisdiction over felony offenses committed on the grounds of the gaming facility.