HB5526

Clarifying Purchaser Requirements for Tax Abandoned Land Auctions by the Auditor

Introduced·2/13/26
Intr Text

Clarifies registration and purchaser requirements for tax abandoned land auctions by the Auditor in West Virginia.

This bill amends West Virginia law to clarify registration and purchaser requirements for tax abandoned land auctions conducted by the Auditor. It specifies that the Auditor may engage a licensed attorney for title examinations and require purchasers to reimburse related expenses. The bill also outlines conditions under which the Auditor may rescind a sale and refund the purchaser. It mandates that domestic and foreign entities must register with the Secretary of State's office and be authorized to conduct business in the state.

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Government Organization Committee
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History

Feb 13

House

Filed for introduction

Feb 13

House

To Government Organization

Feb 13

House

Introduced in House