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WEST VIRGINIA CODE

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WVC 15 - 5 - 19 A §15-5-19a. Possession of firearms during a declared state of emergency.
No powers granted under this article to state or local authorities may be interpreted to authorize the seizure or confiscation of a firearm from a person during a declared state of emergency unless that firearm is unlawfully possessed or unlawfully carried by the person, or the person is otherwise engaged in a criminal act.

Note: WV Code updated with legislation passed through the 2012 1st Special Session