West Virginia § 59-3-8 - 59-3-8. Construction of article; repeal; subsequent legislation.
Full text of West Virginia West Virginia Code § 59-3-8 — 59-3-8. Construction of article; repeal; subsequent legislation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 59-3-8. 59-3-8. Construction of article; repeal; subsequent legislation.
This article is intended to standardize and make uniform certain areas of the law relating to newspapers, qualified newspapers, legal advertisements and publication of a newspaper or qualified newspaper, and to this end all other provisions in this code or elsewhere in law pertaining to such subjects shall be construed so as to conform to and be consistent with the pertinent provisions of this article. As to those provisions in this code or elsewhere in law which are so inconsistent with the provisions of this article as to preclude such construction, such other provisions, whether general or specific in character, are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency. No subsequent legislation shall be held to supersede or modify the provisions of this article except to the extent that such legislation shall do so specifically and expressly. The provisions of this act shall not affect the publication and/or posting of any legal advertisements commenced, in process or completed prior to the effective date of this act.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 59-3-8
What does West Virginia Code § 59-3-8 cover?
Section 59-3-8 ("59-3-8. Construction of article; repeal; subsequent legislation.") 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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