Signed by Governor Jim Justice, Jr.

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes a limited moratorium on new municipal fire fees imposed on non-municipal residents in West Virginia.

Highlights:

• Establishes a limited moratorium on new municipal fire fees imposed on non-municipal residents in West Virginia (Article 13, Sec. 13).

• Prohibits any new fire protection fee or charge effective on or after June 30, 2024, from being imposed pursuant to this section on any resident or business situated outside the boundaries of any municipality until June 30, 2025 (Article 13, Sec. 13).

• Specifies that payments for rates, fees, and charges due under this section that are postmarked after the due date by which they are owed shall be considered late and may be subject to late fees or penalties (Article 13, Sec. 13).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Article 13, Sec. 13).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes a limited moratorium on new municipal fire fees imposed on non-municipal residents in West Virginia.

Highlights:

• Establishes a limited moratorium on new municipal fire fees imposed on non-municipal residents in West Virginia (Article 13, Sec. 13).

• Prohibits any new fire protection fee or charge effective on or after June 30, 2024, from being imposed pursuant to this section on any resident or business situated outside the boundaries of any municipality until June 30, 2025 (Article 13, Sec. 13).

• Specifies that payments for rates, fees, and charges due under this section that are postmarked after the due date by which they are owed shall be considered late and may be subject to late fees or penalties (Article 13, Sec. 13).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Article 13, Sec. 13).

Full Bill Text