W. Va. Code R. § 146-4-2
Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 24, June 14, 2024
The Legislature through West Virginia Code subsection (d), section six, article one-a; section one, article eight; subsection (c), section eleven; subsection (e), section twelve, article eight; sections twelve, thirteen and sixteen, article nine, all of chapter three clearly addresses the intent of the Legislature to prevent the buying and selling of votes. Pursuant to statutory authority, it is the policy of the State Election Commission and the Secretary of State that unreasonable, excessive and grossly disproportionate expenditure of money in relation to services rendered represents the buying of votes or influence to obtain a public office. The following rules are established to carry out this policy.
W. Va. Code R. § 146-4-2