West Virginia § 12-3-4 - 12-3-4. No check to be drawn on depository having insufficient funds; necessity of warrant and check or electronic funds transfer.
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§ 12-3-4. 12-3-4. No check to be drawn on depository having insufficient funds; necessity of warrant and check or electronic funds transfer.
The treasurer shall draw no check on any depository unless there is money enough in the depository to the credit of the treasury to pay the check when duly presented for payment. No depository holding money to the credit of the treasury shall pay out the same, or any part thereof, except upon a check of the treasurer endorsed on a warrant of the Auditor authorizing a check or a duly authorized electronic funds transfer drawn in place of such check.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does West Virginia Code § 12-3-4 cover?
Section 12-3-4 ("12-3-4. No check to be drawn on depository having insufficient funds; necessity of warrant and check or electronic funds transfer.") 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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