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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 § 61-7B-4: Federal commandeering prohibited.

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  1. CHAPTER 61. CRIMES AND THEIR PUNISHMENT.
  2. ARTICLE 7B. THE WEST VIRGINIA SECOND AMENDMENT PRESERVATION AND ANTI-FEDERAL COMMANDEERING ACT.

No agency of this state, political subdivision of this state, or employee of an agency, or political subdivision of this state, acting in his or her official capacity, may be commandeered by the United States government under an executive order or action of the President of the United States or under an act of the Congress of the United States. Federal commandeering of West Virginia law-enforcement for purposes of enforcement of federal firearms laws is prohibited.

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