By federal and state law the vehicle must have all emission equipment in place and in working order that came from the factory.
An inspection mechanic must do a visual and the converter must be in place. It is also against the law for a mechanic or shop to remove or render any OEM emissions equipment inoperative in WV.

The inspection mechanic is to receive the insurance cert and registration card and remove the old sticker. Inspect the vehicle and any 1 failed point is grounds for and rejection sticker until the repairs are made. Other wise a new sticker can be placed on the vehicle.

That is pretty much how it is written and is supposed to work.

Hope that helps

Rod