West Virginia § 46-3-102 - 46-3-102. Subject matter.
Full text of West Virginia West Virginia Code § 46-3-102 — 46-3-102. Subject matter., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46-3-102. 46-3-102. Subject matter.
(a) This article applies to negotiable instruments. It does not apply to money, to payment orders governed by article four-a, or to securities governed by article eight.
(b) If there is conflict between this article and article four or nine, articles four and nine govern.
(c) Regulations of the board of Governors of the federal reserve system and operating circulars of the federal reserve banks supersede any inconsistent provision of this article to the extent of the inconsistency.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does West Virginia Code § 46-3-102 cover?
Section 46-3-102 ("46-3-102. Subject matter.") 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.
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