The assessor of the county in which a specific item of property is located shall determine, in writing, whether that specific item of property is special aircraft property subject to valuation in accordance with this article. Upon making a determination that a taxpayer has special aircraft property, the county assessor shall notify the Tax Commissioner of that determination and shall provide information as the Tax Commissioner requires relating to that determination.

Terms Used In West Virginia Code 11-6H-4

  • Aircraft: means a weight-carrying structure for navigation of the air that is supported by the dynamic action of the air against its surfaces and includes, but is not limited to, an airplane or helicopter. See West Virginia Code 11-6H-2
  • Commissioner: means the State Tax Commissioner. See West Virginia Code 11-22-1
  • in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by printing, engraving, writing, or otherwise. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10
  • Special aircraft property: means all aircraft owned or leased by commercial airlines or private carriers, or any parts, materials or items used in the construction, maintenance or repair of aircraft which are, or are intended to become, affixed to or a part of an aircraft or of an aircraft&rsquo. See West Virginia Code 11-6H-2