West Virginia Code 33-30-3 – Definitions
As used in this article:
Terms Used In West Virginia Code 33-30-3
- Board: means the state Board of Risk and Insurance Management. See West Virginia Code 33-30-3
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- fund: means the fund established by this article within the office of the state Board of Risk and Insurance Management. See West Virginia Code 33-30-3
- Mine subsidence: means loss to the structure caused by lateral or vertical movement, including collapse which results therefrom, of structures from collapse of man-made underground coal mines. See West Virginia Code 33-30-3
- State: when applied to a part of the United States and not restricted by the context, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" also include the said district and territories. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10
- Structure: means any dwelling, building or fixture permanently affixed to realty located in West Virginia, including basements, footings, foundations, septic systems and underground pipes directly servicing the dwelling or building. See West Virginia Code 33-30-3
(1) "Board" means the state Board of Risk and Insurance Management;
(2) "Mine subsidence" means loss to the structure caused by lateral or vertical movement, including collapse which results therefrom, of structures from collapse of man-made underground coal mines. It does not include loss caused by earthquake, landslide, volcanic eruption or collapse of storm and sewer drains and rapid transit tunnels;
(3) "Mine subsidence insurance fund" or "fund" means the fund established by this article within the office of the state Board of Risk and Insurance Management;
(4) "Policy" means a contract of insurance providing mine subsidence insurance;
(5) "Premium" means the gross rate charged policyholders for insurance provided by this article; and
(6) "Structure" means any dwelling, building or fixture permanently affixed to realty located in West Virginia, including basements, footings, foundations, septic systems and underground pipes directly servicing the dwelling or building. "Structure" shall not include driveways, sidewalks, parking lots, land, trees, plants, crops or agricultural field drainage tile.