SB 891
Creating State Central Legal Advertising website
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- To Governor
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Bill overview
This bill establishes a State Central Legal Advertising website managed by the State Auditor. The website aims to provide a central location for legal advertisements required by West Virginia law. It proposes amending publication requirements for legal ads if they are posted on the new website, and it introduces a system for legal advertisers to certify publication electronically. The bill also directs the State Auditor to create rules for the website’s operation and to report annually on its use and impact.
Key provisions
- Creates a State Central Legal Advertising website managed by the State Auditor.
- Allows legal advertisements to be published on the new website, potentially altering publication timelines.
- Establishes a system for electronic certification of publication by legal advertisers.
- Requires the State Auditor to develop rules for the website’s operation.
- Mandates annual reporting by the State Auditor on the website’s use and financial impact.
- Amends §59-3-2 to include provisions for publishing legal notices on the new website.
- Specifies that if an advertisement is published on the website, the standard publication requirements outlined in §6-15-2 will apply.
- Authorizes the State Auditor to create a form electronic affidavit for legal advertisers.
Who is affected
- Legal Advertisers
- Courts of West Virginia
- The State Auditor’s Office
- The Joint Committee on Government and Finance
- Newspaper Publishers
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