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West Virginia · Through as of 2026-08-03; contains at least the enactments of the 2026 Regular Session · Newer source version available

W. Va. Code § 20-19-8: No abrogation of common law and statutory defenses.

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  1. CHAPTER 20. NATURAL RESOURCES.
  2. ARTICLE 19. MOTORSPORT RESPONSIBILITY ACT.

In a proceeding brought against a motor sports operator or participant, in addition to the liability protections provided for under this article, a motor sports operator or participant may assert any and all common law, statutory, or other defenses that may be available. A motorsports operator may require participants to sign anticipatory release and waiver of liability forms as a condition of participating as a spectator or vehicle operator, which signed waiver forms shall be admissible at trial in any action for damages by or on behalf of the person who executed the forms.

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