West Virginia § 20-2-10 - 20-2-10. Destruction, etc., of signs posted under chapter.
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§ 20-2-10. 20-2-10. Destruction, etc., of signs posted under chapter.
It shall be unlawful and shall constitute a misdemeanor offense for any person to destroy, tear down, shoot at, deface or erase any printed matter or signs placed or posted by or under the authority of this chapter: Provided, however, That this section shall not apply to the owner, his agents, tenants or lessees, of the lands on which such signs or printed matter are posted. Each such sign so destroyed, torn down, shot at, defaced or erased shall be considered a separate offense under this section.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 20-2-10
What does West Virginia Code § 20-2-10 cover?
Section 20-2-10 ("20-2-10. Destruction, etc., of signs posted under chapter.") 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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