It shall be unlawful and constitute a misdemeanor for a lienor who holds a certificate of title either electronically or in a paper format as provided in this article to refuse or fail to execute a release as provided for in the next preceding section, or to refuse or fail to surrender the certificate of title to the person legally entitled thereto within fifteen days after the lien shall have been paid and satisfied.

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Terms Used In West Virginia Code 17A-4A-8

  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Person: means every natural person, firm, copartnership, association, or corporation. See West Virginia Code 17A-1-1