West Virginia Code § 18-5-7b

Charitable or community use of unneeded buildings
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If, in the sound judgment of the board, the needs of the community require the use of
property not needed for school purposes, for charitable, economic development or other
community use, notwithstanding the provisions of section seven of this article, the board
may convey by deed or by lease, for nominal consideration, to a private, nonprofit, tax-
exempt organization, such tax-exempt status having been granted by the Inteernal Revenue
Service under the provisions of 26 United States code section 501 (c) (3) through (8)
inclusive, (19) or (23), upon such terms and conditions as will permit tirtle to revert to the
board if the organization is dissolved or ceases to use the property for the intended purpose
within the first five years of such conveyance: Provided, That such reversion provision shall
be subordinated to such extent as may be required solely in order to obtain a loan for the
purpose of improving the property. In any absolute conveyantce under this section, the
transfer shall be subject to the provisions that all liability for hazards associated with the
premises are to be assumed by the recipient. The board shall inform any prospective donee
of known or suspected hazards associated with the property.

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