It shall be unlawful and constitute a misdemeanor for a lienor who holds a certificate of title either electronically or in a paper format as provided in this article to refuse or fail to execute a release as provided for in the next preceding section, or to refuse or fail to surrender the certificate of title to the person legally entitled thereto within fifteen days after the lien shall have been paid and satisfied.
Structure West Virginia Code
§17A-4A-1. Certificate to Show Liens or Encumbrances
§17A-4A-2. Liens and Encumbrances Subsequently Created
§17A-4A-2a. Electronic Transfer of Liens
§17A-4A-4. Purchase Money Lien or Encumbrance; Effective Date of Lien; Dealer to Record Lien; Fees
§17A-4A-5. Priority of Liens Shown on Certificate
§17A-4A-7. Release of Lien or Encumbrance Shown on Certificate of Title
§17A-4A-8. Failure to Execute Release or to Surrender Certificate When Lien Paid
§17A-4A-9. Levy of Execution, etc.
§17A-4A-10. Fee for Recording and Release of Lien
§17A-4A-12. Article Not to Apply to Certain Common-Law and Statutory Liens
§17A-4A-13. Article Not to Apply to Vehicle Accessories
§17A-4A-15. Expiration of Lien or Encumbrance; Refiling
§17A-4A-16. Vehicle Leases Which Are Not Sales or Security Interests