West Virginia § 11-8-5 - 11-8-5. Classification of property for levy purposes.

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§ 11-8-5. 11-8-5. Classification of property for levy purposes.

For the purpose of levies, property shall be classified as follows:

Class I. All tangible personal property employed exclusively in agriculture, including horticulture and grazing;

All products of agriculture (including livestock) while owned by the producer;

All notes, bonds, bills and accounts receivable, stocks and any other intangible personal property;

Class II. All property owned, used and occupied by the owner exclusively for residential purposes;

All farms, including land used for horticulture and grazing, occupied and cultivated by their owners or bona fide tenants;

Class III. All real and personal property situated outside of municipalities, exclusive of Classes I and II;

Class IV. All real and personal property situated inside of municipalities, exclusive of Classes I and II.

Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does West Virginia Code § 11-8-5 cover?

Section 11-8-5 ("11-8-5. Classification of property for levy purposes.") 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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