W. Va. Code § 5B-12-6: Investment prohibitions

No eligible business that receives a qualified investment under the provisions of this article, or any affiliates of such eligible business, shall directly or indirectly:

(1) Own or have the right to acquire an ownership interest in a growth fund or member or affiliate of a growth fund including, but not limited to, a holder of a capital investment issued by a growth fund; or

(2) Loan to or invest in a growth fund or any member or affiliate of a growth fund including, but not limited to, a holder of capital investment issued by a growth fund, where the proceeds of such loan or investment are directly or indirectly used to fund or refinance the purchase of capital investments under this article.