§6B-1-1. Short Title
This chapter shall be known as the "West Virginia Governmental Ethics Act."
§6B-1-2. Legislative Findings, Purpose, Declaration and Intent
(a) The Legislature hereby finds that the holding of a public office or public employment is a public trust. Independence and impartiality of public officials and public employees are essential for the maintenance of the confidence of our citizens in the operation of a democratic government. The decisions and actions of public officials and public […]
§6B-1-3. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context in which used clearly requires otherwise: (a) “Review Board” means the Probable Cause Review Board created by §6B-2-2a of this code. (b) “Business” means any entity through which business for-profit is conducted including a corporation, partnership, proprietorship, franchise, association, organization, or self-employed individual. (c) “Compensation” means money, […]
§6B-1-4. Remedies and Penalties in Addition to Other Applicable Remedies and Penalties
The provisions of this chapter shall be in addition to any other applicable provisions of this code and except for the immunity provided by section three, article two of this chapter shall not be deemed to be in derogation of or as a substitution for any other provisions of this code, including, but not limited […]
§6B-1-5. Severability
The provisions of subsection (cc), section ten, article two, chapter two of this code shall apply to the provisions of this chapter to the same extent as if the same were set forth in extenso herein.
§6B-1-6. Deposit of Funds
All moneys collected pursuant to this chapter except fines imposed pursuant to paragraph (D), subdivision (1), subsection (r), section four, article two of this chapter shall be deposited in the General Revenue Fund in the state Treasury pursuant to the provisions of section two, article two, chapter twelve of this code.