W. Va. Code § 5B-2-17
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§5B-2-17. West Virginia Motorsport Committee.
Official statutory text
(a) The West Virginia Motorsport Committee is hereby created.
(b) The committee consists of 17 members, including its chairperson, appointed by the Governor to serve at his or her will and pleasure. The committee members shall represent:
(1) Asphalt oval racing;
(2) Dirt drag racing;
(3) Dirt oval racing;
(4) Drag racing;
(5) Drift racing;
(6) Hill climb racing;
(7) Karting racing;
(8) Motor cross racing;
(9) Motorcycle road course racing;
(10) Mud racing;
(11) Off-road racing;
(12) Rallying racing;
(13) Rallycross racing;
(14) Road course racing;
(15) Time Trials racing; and
(16) Truck/Tractor pulls.
(c) The Secretary of the Department of Tourism and the Executive Director of the Division of Economic Development shall also serve on the committee, ex officio.
(d) The committee shall:
(1) Work with the existing facilities within the state to enhance existing racing;
(2) Develop a strategy that creates further opportunities, such as encouraging racing training schools, conducting special events, and encouraging special events and the construction of larger in-state racing facilities; and
(3) Seek opportunities to promote economic growth and manufacturing jobs related to motorsports.
(e) The committee shall hold regular meetings, at least quarterly, and conduct public hearings as it considers necessary.
(b) The committee consists of 17 members, including its chairperson, appointed by the Governor to serve at his or her will and pleasure. The committee members shall represent:
(1) Asphalt oval racing;
(2) Dirt drag racing;
(3) Dirt oval racing;
(4) Drag racing;
(5) Drift racing;
(6) Hill climb racing;
(7) Karting racing;
(8) Motor cross racing;
(9) Motorcycle road course racing;
(10) Mud racing;
(11) Off-road racing;
(12) Rallying racing;
(13) Rallycross racing;
(14) Road course racing;
(15) Time Trials racing; and
(16) Truck/Tractor pulls.
(c) The Secretary of the Department of Tourism and the Executive Director of the Division of Economic Development shall also serve on the committee, ex officio.
(d) The committee shall:
(1) Work with the existing facilities within the state to enhance existing racing;
(2) Develop a strategy that creates further opportunities, such as encouraging racing training schools, conducting special events, and encouraging special events and the construction of larger in-state racing facilities; and
(3) Seek opportunities to promote economic growth and manufacturing jobs related to motorsports.
(e) The committee shall hold regular meetings, at least quarterly, and conduct public hearings as it considers necessary.
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