W. Va. Code § 7A-2-3
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§7A-2-3. Continued existence of laws.
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Rules, ordinances, resolutions and other effects of law in force within an affected municipality, county or metro government at the time of consolidation that do not conflict with the charter remain in effect until superceded by specific action of the new governing body of the consolidated local government.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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