West Virginia § 33-53-4 - 33-53-4. Limitations on use.
Full text of West Virginia West Virginia Code § 33-53-4 — 33-53-4. Limitations on use., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 33-53-4. 33-53-4. Limitations on use.
(a) A person may not:
(1) Prepare, issue, or request or require the issuance of a certificate of insurance that contains any false or misleading information concerning the policy of insurance to which the certificate of insurance refers; or
(2) Prepare, issue, or request or require the issuance of a certificate of insurance that purports to affirmatively or negatively alter, amend, or extend the coverage provided by the policy of insurance to which the certificate of insurance refers.
(b) A certificate of insurance may not warrant that the policy of insurance referenced in the certificate comply with the insurance or indemnification requirements of a contract and the inclusion of a contract number or description within a certificate of insurance may not be interpreted as doing such.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 33-53-4
What does West Virginia Code § 33-53-4 cover?
Section 33-53-4 ("33-53-4. Limitations on use.") 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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