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West Virginia Unclaimed Property Law

West Virginia Unclaimed Property Regulations


West Virginia Code

Chapter 36 Estates and Properties

Article 8 Uniform Unclaimed Property Act

  • § 36-8-1. Definitions

  • § 36-8-2. Presumptions of abandonment

  • § 36-8-3. Contents of safe deposit box or other safekeeping depository

  • § 36-8-4. Rules for taking custody

  • § 36-8-5. Dormancy charge

  • § 36-8-6. Burden of proof as to property evidenced by record of check or draft

  • § 36-8-7. Report of abandoned property

  • § 36-8-8. Payment or delivery of abandoned property

  • § 36-8-9. Notice and publication of lists of abandoned property

  • § 36-8-10. Custody by state; recovery by holder; defense of holder

  • § 36-8-11. Crediting of dividends, interest and increments to owner?s account

  • § 36-8-12. Public sale of abandoned property

  • § 36-8-13. Deposit of funds

  • § 36-8-14. Claim of Other state to recover property

  • § 36-8-15. Filing claim with administrator; handling of claims by administrator

  • § 36-8-16. Action to establish claim

  • § 36-8-17. Election to take payment or delivery

  • § 36-8-18. Destruction or disposition of property having no substantial commercial value; immunity from liability

  • § 36-8-19. Periods of limitation

  • § 36-8-20. Requests for reports and examination of records

  • § 36-8-21. Retention of records

  • § 36-8-22. Enforcement

  • § 36-8-23. Interstate agreements and cooperation; joint and reciprocal actions with other states

  • § 36-8-24. Interest and penalties

  • § 36-8-25. Records of abandoned property

  • § 36-8-26. Foreign transactions

  • § 36-8-27. Transitional provisions

  • § 36-8-28. Rules

  • § 36-8-29. Uniformity of application and const

  • § 36-8-30. Short title

  • § 36-8-31. Severability clause

  • § 36-8-32. Effective date


West Virginia Code of State Rules

Title 112 Legislative Rules State Treasurer's Office

Series 5 Enforcement of The Uniform Unclaimed Property Act

  • § 112-5-1 General.

  • § 112-5-2 Definitions.

  • § 112-5-3 Presumption Of Abandonment.

  • § 112-5-4 Safe Deposit Boxes.

  • § 112-5-5 Dormancy Charges And Other Deductions.

  • § 112-5-6 Reporting and Due Diligence.

  • § 112-5-7 Payment Or Delivery.

  • § 112-5-8 Advertising.

  • § 112-5-9 Custody by State.

  • § 112-5-10 Claims.

  • § 112-5-11 Destruction or Disposition of Property.

  • § 112-5-12 Periods of Limitation.

  • § 112-5-13 Requests For Reports and Examination of Records.

  • § 112 5 14 Disposition/Reporting Of Property Held By Law Enforcement Agencies.

  • § 112-5-15 Descent and Distribution.

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