It is in the public interest to preserve, protect and perpetuate all species of wildlife for the use and benefit of the citizens of West Virginia. The intent of this legislation is to provide additional funding for wildlife programs, to be primarily used to enhance nongame wildlife programs and for the management, preservation, protection and […]
(a) Each West Virginia individual income tax return form shall contain a designation as follows: West Virginia Voluntary Wildlife Check-Off Program. Check ( ) if you wish to designate $1, $5, $10, or more of your tax refund for this program. If joint return, check ( ) if spouse wishes to designate $1, $5, $10, […]
The tax department shall determine by July 1, of each year the total amount designated pursuant to this legislation and shall report such amount to the State Treasurer who shall credit such amount to a special department of natural resources fund.
The funds shall be used for the purpose of enhancement and perpetuation of nongame wildlife programs in this state upon order of the director. The director shall on January 15, each year furnish the Legislature with a report stating the amount of money that has been provided and how such moneys have been expended.
This legislation shall take effect on January 1, 1982 and shall apply to tax return forms filed thereafter.
