West Virginia § 21-3-8 - 21-3-8. Smoking where prohibited by sign.
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§ 21-3-8. 21-3-8. Smoking where prohibited by sign.
Every person who shall light a pipe, cigar or cigarette in, or who shall enter with a lighted pipe, cigar or cigarette, any factory, mercantile establishment, mill or workshop in which is posted in a conspicuous place over and near each principal entrance a notice in plain English letters, stating that no smoking is allowed in such building, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not less than $20 nor more than $100 for each separate offense.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 21-3-8
What does West Virginia Code § 21-3-8 cover?
Section 21-3-8 ("21-3-8. Smoking where prohibited by sign.") is part of the West Virginia Code, the codified statutory law of West Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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