West Virginia § 60-2-7 - 60-2-7. Oath and bond.
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§ 60-2-7. 60-2-7. Oath and bond.
Before entering upon the duties of the office, the commissioner shall take and subscribe to the oath prescribed by section 5, article IV, of the Constitution of this state, and shall give bond in the penalty of $25,000, to be approved by the Governor and conditioned upon the faithful performance of the duties of the office and the accounting for and payment into the treasury of all moneys coming into the commissioner's custody by virtue of the office. The bond and oath shall be filed with the Secretary of State.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 60-2-7 ("60-2-7. Oath and bond.") 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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