# W. Va. Code § 18-30A-2: Findings

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C18_A30A_S2

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 18-30A-2
- **Heading:** Findings
- **Jurisdiction:** West Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WV Code / Chapter 18 / Article 30A / Section 2

## Text

(a) The Legislature recognizes the importance of cultivating an environment in West Virginia where our tradespersons and entrepreneurs can be successful in their careers and remain in their home state. The Legislature finds that a savings and investment program to assist our citizens who wish to embark on a new trade or establish a new business within this state, is an investment in the future of West Virginia and its hardworking citizens.

(b) The Legislature further finds that, whenever possible, this article should be read in pari materia and construed in harmony with the West Virginia College Savings Program Act, §18-30-1 et seq . of this code.

(c) The Legislature further finds that interests in the Jumpstart Savings Program Trust are intended:

(1) To qualify for relevant federal securities law exemptions for public instrumentalities of a state; and

(2) To be exempt from registration under Chapter 32 of the West Virginia Code, titled the “Uniform Securities Act.”

## Nearby sections

- [W. Va. Code § 18-30A-1 §18-30A-1. Short Title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C18_A30A_S1.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 18-30A-2 §18-30A-2. Findings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C18_A30A_S2.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 18-30A-3 §18-30A-3. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C18_A30A_S3.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 18-30A-4 §18-30A-4. West Virginia Jumpstart Savings Program established.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C18_A30A_S4.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 18-30A-5 §18-30A-5. The Board of Trustees of the West Virginia College and Jumpstart Savings Programs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C18_A30A_S5.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 18-30A-6 §18-30A-6. Powers of the board to implement and administer the Jumpstart Savings Program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C18_A30A_S6.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 18-30A-7 §18-30A-7. Powers and duties of the Treasurer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C18_A30A_S7.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 18-30A-8 §18-30A-8. West Virginia Jumpstart Savings Program Trust and Trust Fund created; administrative account.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C18_A30A_S8.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 18-30A-9 §18-30A-9. Use of financial organizations as program depositories and managers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C18_A30A_S9.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 18-30A-10 §18-30A-10. Opening a Jumpstart Savings Account; deposits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C18_A30A_S10.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 18-30A-11 §18-30A-11. Distributions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C18_A30A_S11.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 18-30A-12 §18-30A-12. State tax benefits related to a Jumpstart Savings Account.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C18_A30A_S12.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 18-30A-13 §18-30A-13. Reports and account; annual audit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C18_A30A_S13.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 18-30A-14 §18-30A-14. Records; confidentiality.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C18_A30A_S14.md)

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