West Virginia § 60-6-15 - 60-6-15. Penalties for violations not otherwise specified.
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§ 60-6-15. 60-6-15. Penalties for violations not otherwise specified.
A person who violates any order, rule or regulation of the commission made under the authority of this chapter, or who violates any provisions of this chapter for which punishment has not been specifically provided, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction shall be fined not less than $10 nor more than $500 or confined in jail not less than five days nor more than six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
If, by the provisions of this chapter, conflicting penalties are prescribed for an offense, the section providing for the heavier penalty shall control.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 60-6-15 ("60-6-15. Penalties for violations not otherwise specified.") 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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