West Virginia § 22-9-12 - 22-9-12. Penalties.
Full text of West Virginia West Virginia Code § 22-9-12 — 22-9-12. Penalties., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22-9-12. 22-9-12. Penalties.
Any person who shall willfully violate any order of the director issued pursuant to the provisions of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and, on conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $2,000, or imprisoned in jail for not exceeding twelve months, or both, in the discretion of the court, and prosecutions under this section may be brought in the name of the State of West Virginia in the court exercising criminal jurisdiction in the county in which the violation of such provisions of the article or terms of such order was committed, and at the instance and upon the relation of any citizen of this state.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 22-9-12
What does West Virginia Code § 22-9-12 cover?
Section 22-9-12 ("22-9-12. Penalties.") 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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