W. Va. Code § 11-12D-6 — Limited effect of article; intent of Legislature

It is the intent of the Legislature in enacting this article to simplify the methods by which government agencies gather information from businesses for the purposes of registration, licensing or other similar statutory purpose related to the initiation of new businesses in West Virginia: Provided, That this article shall not be construed to change any existing requirement of this code, nor to modify any existing agency responsibility or power, except as may be necessary to simplify the information-gathering functions described in this article.