# W. Va. Code § 39B-2-102: Incorporation of authority

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C39B_A2_S102

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 39B-2-102
- **Heading:** Incorporation of authority
- **Jurisdiction:** West Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WV Code / Chapter 39B / Article 2 / Section 102

## Text

(a) An agent has authority described in this article if the power of attorney refers to general authority with respect to the descriptive term for the subjects stated in section one hundred four through section one hundred seventeen of this article or cites the section in this article in which the authority is described.

(b) A reference in a power of attorney to general authority with respect to the descriptive term for a subject in section one hundred four through section one hundred seventeen of this article or a citation to a section of section one hundred four through section one hundred seventeen of this article incorporates the entire section as if it were set out in full in the power of attorney.

(c) A principal may modify authority incorporated by reference.

## Nearby sections

- [W. Va. Code § 39B-2-101 §39B-2-101. Authority that requires specific grant; grant of general authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C39B_A2_S101.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 39B-2-102 §39B-2-102. Incorporation of authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C39B_A2_S102.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 39B-2-103 §39B-2-103. Construction of authority generally.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C39B_A2_S103.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 39B-2-104 §39B-2-104. Real property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C39B_A2_S104.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 39B-2-105 §39B-2-105. Tangible personal property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C39B_A2_S105.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 39B-2-106 §39B-2-106. Stocks and bonds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C39B_A2_S106.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 39B-2-107 §39B-2-107. Commodities and options.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C39B_A2_S107.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 39B-2-108 §39B-2-108. Banks and other financial institutions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C39B_A2_S108.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 39B-2-109 §39B-2-109. Operation of entity or business.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C39B_A2_S109.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 39B-2-110 §39B-2-110. Insurance and annuities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C39B_A2_S110.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 39B-2-111 §39B-2-111. Estates, trusts and other beneficial interests.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C39B_A2_S111.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 39B-2-112 §39B-2-112. Claims and litigation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C39B_A2_S112.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 39B-2-113 §39B-2-113. Personal and family maintenance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C39B_A2_S113.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 39B-2-114 §39B-2-114. Benefits from governmental programs or civil or military service.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C39B_A2_S114.md)

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