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Securities & Finance Laws in West Virginia.

West Virginia securities are regulated by the Securities Commission under authority of the State Auditor's Office. The West Virginia Uniform Securities Act (W. Va. Code § 32-4) governs registration of securities, broker-dealers, and investment advisers. Federal securities laws continue to govern primary public offerings and registered entities.

Last verified: 2026-04-20

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Key West Virginia Statutes

West Virginia Uniform Securities ActW. Va. Code § 32-4

West Virginia's principal securities statute — covering registration of securities, broker-dealers, and investment advisers, and anti-fraud enforcement.

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