# W. Va. Code § 39B-2-105: Tangible personal property

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C39B_A2_S105

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 39B-2-105
- **Heading:** Tangible personal property
- **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 105

## Text

(a) Unless the power of attorney otherwise provides, language in a power of attorney granting general authority with respect to tangible personal property authorizes the agent to:

(1) Demand, buy, receive or accept as a gift or as security for an extension of credit, or otherwise acquire or reject ownership or possession of tangible personal property or an interest in tangible personal property;

(2) Sell, exchange, convey with or without covenants, representations, or warranties; quitclaim, release, surrender, create a security interest in, grant options concerning, lease, sublease or, otherwise dispose of tangible personal property or an interest in tangible personal property;

(3) Grant a security interest in tangible personal property or an interest in tangible personal property as security to borrow money or pay, renew or extend the time of payment of a debt of the principal or a debt guaranteed by the principal;

(4) Release, assign, satisfy or enforce by litigation or otherwise, a security interest, lien or other claim on behalf of the principal, with respect to tangible personal property or an interest in tangible personal property;

(5) Manage or conserve tangible personal property or an interest in tangible personal property on behalf of the principal, including:

(A) Insuring against liability or casualty or other loss;

(B) Obtaining or regaining possession of or protecting the property or interest, by litigation or otherwise;

(C) Paying, assessing, compromising or contesting taxes or assessments or applying for and receiving refunds in connection with taxes or assessments;

(D) Moving the property from place to place;

(E) Storing the property for hire or on a gratuitous bailment; and

(F) Using and making repairs, alterations or improvements to the property; and

(6) Change the form of title of an interest in tangible personal property.

## 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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