West Virginia § 30-31-15 - 30-31-15. Criminal proceedings; penalties.
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§ 30-31-15. 30-31-15. Criminal proceedings; penalties.
(a) When, as a result of an investigation under this article or otherwise, the board has reason to believe that a licensee has committed a criminal offense under this article, the board may bring the information to the attention of an appropriate law-enforcement official.
(b) Effective July 15, 2009, a person violating section one of this article is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not less than $500 nor more than $1,000 or confined in jail not more than six months, or both fined and confined.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 30-31-15
What does West Virginia Code § 30-31-15 cover?
Section 30-31-15 ("30-31-15. Criminal proceedings; 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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