(a) Railroad maintenance revenue bonds and notes and railroad maintenance revenue refunding bonds issued under authority of this article and any coupons in connection therewith do not constitute a debt or a pledge of the faith and credit or taxing power of this state or of any county, municipality, or any other political subdivision of this state, and the holders or owners have no right to have taxes levied by the Legislature or taxing authority of any county, municipality, or any other political subdivision of this state for the payment of the principal or interest, but such bonds and notes are payable solely from the revenues and funds pledged for their payment as authorized by this article unless the notes are issued in anticipation of the issuance of bonds or the bonds are refunded by refunding bonds issued under authority of this article, which bonds or refunding bonds are payable solely from revenues and funds pledged for their payment as authorized by this article. All bonds and notes shall contain on the face of a statement to the effect that the bonds or notes, as to both principal and interest, are not debts of the state or any county, municipality, or political subdivision, but are payable solely from revenues and funds pledged for their payment.
(b) All expenses incurred in carrying out the provisions of this article are payable solely from funds provided under authority of this article. The division is not authorized to incur indebtedness or liability on behalf of or payable by the state or any county, municipality, or political subdivision.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 17. Roads and Highways
Article 16F. West Virginia Division of Multimodal Transportation Facilities
§17-16F-1. Legislative Findings and Creation of Division
§17-16F-2. Secretary S Powers and Duties
§17-16F-4. Powers and Duties of Division
§17-16F-8. Financial Interest in Contracts Prohibited; Penalty
§17-16F-9. Public Purpose of Activities; Property of Public Utilities and Common Carriers
§17-16F-11. Foreign Trade Zones; Free Trade Zones; Ports of Entry and Customs Zones
§17-16F-13. Additional Powers and Duties of Division Related to Railroad Projects
§17-16F-14. Additional Authority Regarding the Maryland Area Regional Commuter
§17-16F-15. Rail Operations; Purchases
§17-16F-16. Railroad Maintenance Fund
§17-16F-18. Trustee for Bondholders; Contents of Trust Agreement
§17-16F-19. Legal Remedies of Bondholders and Trustees
§17-16F-21. Use of Funds by Division; Restrictions
§17-16F-22. Investment of Funds by Division
§17-16F-24. Maintenance, Operation, and Repair of Projects; Reports to Governor and Legislature
§17-16F-25. Railroad Maintenance Bonds Lawful Investments
§17-16F-26. West Virginia Commuter Rail Access Fund
§17-16F-27. State Rail Plan Required
§17-16F-29. State Financial Assistance for County, Municipal and Regional Airports
§17-16F-31. Establishment and Operation of State Airports
§17-16F-32. Use of State and Municipal Facilities and Services