West Virginia Code Chapter 11. Taxation § 11-28-1. Definitions

For purposes of this article:

“Business entity” or “person” means an individual, firm, sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, association, or other entity entitled to a post-coal mine site business credit.

“Coal mining operation” means the business of developing, producing, preparing, or loading bituminous coal, subbituminous coal, anthracite, or lignite.

“Post-coal mine site” means property that has remained undeveloped for business purposes, subsequent to coal mining operations on the property within the bonded area of the last issued coal mine permit.

“Principal place of business” means the physical location from which the entity's direction, control, and coordination of the operations of the business are primarily exercised, with consideration given, but not limited to: