This bill aims to amend the Code of West Virginia by adding two new sections, 7-1-17 and 8-11-6, which explicitly prohibit both counties and municipalities from enacting rent price controls. The new legal language states that "a county ordinance or order may not enact rent price controls" and "a municipal ordinance may not enact rent price controls."

The intent of the bill is to prevent local governments from implementing regulations that would control the pricing of rent, thereby ensuring a uniform approach to rental pricing across the state. This legislative change reflects a broader policy decision to limit local authority in this area of housing regulation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 7-1-17, 8-11-6