West Virginia § 33-41-1 - 33-41-1. Short title; legislative findings and purpose.
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§ 33-41-1. 33-41-1. Short title; legislative findings and purpose.
(a) This article may be cited as the "West Virginia Insurance Fraud Prevention Act."
(b) The Legislature finds that the business of insurance involves many transactions of numerous types that have potential for fraud and other illegal activities. This article is intended to permit use of the expertise of the commissioner to investigate and help prosecute insurance fraud and other crimes related to the business of insurance more effectively, and to assist and receive assistance from state, local and federal law-enforcement and regulatory agencies in enforcing laws prohibiting crimes relating to the business of insurance.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 33-41-1 ("33-41-1. Short title; legislative findings and purpose.") 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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