W. Va. Code R. § 145-12-5 - Timely filing; performance when last day to act is Saturday, Sunday or holiday of the State

5.1. If any document required by this rule to be filed with the Director within a prescribed period or on or before a prescribed date, is delivered in person on or before such date to the Development Office in Charleston, West Virginia, during normal business hours of the Development Office, it shall be timely filed.

5.2. If any document required by this rule to be filed with the Director within a prescribed period or on or before a prescribed date, is after such period or such date, delivered by United States mail to the Director, the date of the United States Postal Service postmark stamped on the cover in which such document is mailed is the date of delivery, provided the following mailing requirements are met:

5.2.a. The postmark date falls within the prescribed period or on or before the prescribed date for filing of the document.

5.2.b. The document was within the time prescribed in subdivision 5.2.a., deposited in the mail in the United States in an envelope or other appropriate wrapper, postage prepaid, properly addressed to the Director or the Development Office.

5.3. For purposes of this section, if any document is sent by United States registered or certified mail, the date of registration or certification is the postmark date.

5.4. When the last day to act falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday in this State, the act shall be timely if done in the next day that is not a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday in this State.

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W. Va. Code R. § 145-12-5