# W. Va. Code § 32B-1-9: Purpose

> West Virginia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C32B_A1_S9

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 32B-1-9
- **Heading:** Purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** West Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WV Code / Chapter 32B / Article 1 / Section 9

## Text

This chapter may be construed and implemented to effectuate its general purpose to protect investors, to prevent and prosecute illegal and fraudulent schemes involving commodity contracts and to maximize coordination with federal and other states' laws and the administration and enforcement thereof. This chapter is not intended to create any rights or remedies upon which actions may be brought by private persons against persons who violate the provisions of this chapter.

## Nearby sections

- [W. Va. Code § 32B-1-1 §32B-1-1. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C32B_A1_S1.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 32B-1-2 §32B-1-2. Unlawful commodity transactions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C32B_A1_S2.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 32B-1-3 §32B-1-3. Exempt person transactions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C32B_A1_S3.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 32B-1-4 §32B-1-4. Exempt transactions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C32B_A1_S4.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 32B-1-5 §32B-1-5. Unlawful commodity activities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C32B_A1_S5.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 32B-1-6 §32B-1-6. Fraudulent conduct.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C32B_A1_S6.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 32B-1-7 §32B-1-7. Liability of principals, controlling persons and others.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C32B_A1_S7.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 32B-1-8 §32B-1-8. Securities laws unaffected.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C32B_A1_S8.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 32B-1-9 §32B-1-9. Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C32B_A1_S9.md)

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