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2009 West Virginia Code
CHAPTER 15. PUBLIC SAFETY
ARTICLE 5. DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
§15-5-19a Possession of firearms during a declared state of emergency.
§15-5-19a. Possession of firearms during a declared state of
emergency.No powers granted under this article to state or local authorities may be interpreted to authorize the seizure or confiscation of a firearm from a person during a declared state of emergency unless that firearm is unlawfully possessed or unlawfully carried by the person, or the person is otherwise engaged in a criminal act.
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