Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

West Virginia Code Chapter 5B. Economic Development Act of 1985 § 5B-2-17. West Virginia Motorsport Committee

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) The West Virginia Motorsport Committee is hereby created.

(b) The committee consists of five members, including its chairperson, appointed by the Governor to serve at his or her will and pleasure.

(c) The Secretary of the Department of Tourism and the Secretary of the Department of Economic Development shall also serve on the committee, ex officio.

(d) The committee shall:

(1) Work with the existing facilities within the state to enhance existing racing;

(2) Develop a strategy that creates further opportunities, such as encouraging racing training schools, conducting special events, and encouraging special events and the construction of larger in-state racing facilities; and

(3) Seek opportunities to promote economic growth and manufacturing jobs related to motorsports.

(e) The committee shall hold regular meetings, at least quarterly, and conduct public hearings as it considers necessary.

(f) Members of the committee will receive no compensation but are entitled to reimbursement for mileage expenses while attending meetings of the committee to the extent that funds are available through the Department of Economic Development.

(g) The committee shall report on the status of its duties, goals, accomplishments, and recommendations to the Legislature on at least an annual basis.

Previous Part of Code Next Part of Code
Back to Chapter List

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - West Virginia Code Chapter 5B. Economic Development Act of 1985 § 5B-2-17. West Virginia Motorsport Committee - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wv/chapter-5b-economic-development-act-of-1985/wv-code-sect-5b-2-17/

FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.

Was this helpful?

Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes

A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.

Go to Learn About the Law

Latest Blog Posts

For Legal Professionals

Learn About The Law

Get help with your legal needs

FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.

Go to Learn About the Law

Need to Find an Attorney?

Search our directory by legal issue

Enter information in one or both fields (Required)

Copied to clipboard