Bill > SB973

This bill creates a new crime in West Virginia related to the disposal of real property to avoid financial obligations. Specifically, it makes it a misdemeanor offense for any person, firm, or corporation to transfer or attempt to transfer real property using a false or fraudulent document, such as a deed or lease, with the intent to prevent the payment of debts, fines, or other fees. This crime is committed if the property is transferred to another party without that party's knowledge or acceptance. The penalties for this new offense include a fine of up to $2,500 or jail time of up to one year, or both. This provision is being added to an existing law that already addresses obtaining money or property by false pretenses and defrauding creditors.

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