W. Va. Code § 46-9-802: Savings clause.

(a) Preeffective-date transactions or liens. -- Except as otherwise provided in this part, this article applies to a transaction or lien within its scope, even if the transaction or lien was entered into or created before the amendments to this article during the 2012 Regular Legislative Session take effect as provided in section 9-801.

(b) Preeffective-date proceedings. -- This article does not affect an action, case, or proceeding commenced before the amendments to this article during the 2012 Regular Legislative Session take effect as provided in section 9-801.