West Virginia § 36-13-24 - 36-13-24. Right to inspect records.
Full text of West Virginia West Virginia Code § 36-13-24 — 36-13-24. Right to inspect records., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 36-13-24. 36-13-24. Right to inspect records.
(a) Except as provided by subsection (b), on reasonable notice, a member or administrator of a decentralized unincorporated nonprofit association is entitled to an electronic record of any record maintained by the nonprofit association regarding the nonprofit association's activities, financial condition, and other circumstances, to the extent the information is material to the member's or administrator's rights and duties under the decentralized unincorporated nonprofit association's governing principles or this act.
(b) A decentralized unincorporated nonprofit association is not obligated to provide records requested from a member or administrator if access to the information is contained in a record available to the member or administrator in a medium available to the member, including distributed ledger technology.
(c) A decentralized unincorporated nonprofit association may impose reasonable restrictions on access to and use of information that may be provided under this section, including by designating the information confidential and imposing nondisclosure or other safeguarding obligations on the recipient of the information. In a dispute concerning the reasonableness of a restriction under this subsection, the nonprofit association shall have the burden of proving reasonableness.
(d) A former member or administrator may have access to information to which the former member or administrator was entitled to as a member or administrator if:
(1) The information relates to the period of time during which the former member or administrator was a member or administrator;
(2) The former member or administrator seeks the information in good faith; and
(3) The former member or administrator satisfies the requirements of subsection (a) through (c) of this section with respect to the information.
(e) A decentralized unincorporated nonprofit association shall not be obligated to collect and maintain a list of members or individual member information, including the names or addresses of its members.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 36-13-24
What does West Virginia Code § 36-13-24 cover?
Section 36-13-24 ("36-13-24. Right to inspect records.") is part of the West Virginia Code, the codified statutory law of West Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite West Virginia § 36-13-24?
A common citation format is "West Virginia Code § 36-13-24" (West Virginia). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of West Virginia law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the West Virginia official source linked on this page or consult a licensed West Virginia attorney.
How does West Virginia § 36-13-24 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in West Virginia can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in West Virginia.