West Virginia § 20-8-2 - 20-8-2. Transfer of records, appropriations, facilities and other properties and assets.
Full text of West Virginia West Virginia Code § 20-8-2 — 20-8-2. Transfer of records, appropriations, facilities and other properties and assets., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-8-2. 20-8-2. Transfer of records, appropriations, facilities and other properties and assets.
As of the effective date of this chapter, the records, funds, unexpended appropriations, facilities, equipment and real and personal properties and assets of every kind and character belonging to, owned by or in the custody and control of any governmental corporation, agency, office or activity abolished or transferred to and absorbed in the department of natural resources by the provisions of this chapter shall be by each such governmental corporation, agency, office or activity transferred and delivered to the department of natural resources or to the identifiable successor to the abolished corporation, agency, office or activity as in this chapter established and constituted. It is the intent and purpose of the provisions of this section that continuity in the governmental operations, functions and services affected by this transition shall not be interrupted or impeded.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 20-8-2
What does West Virginia Code § 20-8-2 cover?
Section 20-8-2 ("20-8-2. Transfer of records, appropriations, facilities and other properties and assets.") 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.
How do I cite West Virginia § 20-8-2?
A common citation format is "West Virginia Code § 20-8-2" (West Virginia). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of West Virginia law?
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How does West Virginia § 20-8-2 apply to my situation?
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