West Virginia Statutes

§ 17A-6A-2 — Governing law

West Virginia·Ch. 17A MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATE OF TITLE, AND ANTITHEFT PROVISIONS·Art. 6A MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS, DISTRIBUTORS, WHOLESALERS AND MANUFACTURERS
(a)In accord with the settled public policy of this state to protect the rights of its citizens, each franchise or agreement between a manufacturer or distributor and a dealer or dealership which is located in West Virginia, or is to be performed in substantial part in West Virginia, shall be construed and governed by the laws of the State of West Virginia, regardless of the state in which it was made or executed and of any provision in the franchise or agreement to the contrary. The public policy of this state is to protect the rights of its citizens and each new motor vehicle dealer for any agreement governed by this article.
(b)The provisions of this article apply only to any franchises and agreements entered into, continued, modified, or renewed subsequent to the effective date of t

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Legislative History

2022 Reg. Sess., HB4560; 2000 Reg. Sess., SB384; 1982 Reg. Sess., HB1927

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