West Virginia § 47-1-18 - 47-1-18. Advertising packages for sale.

Full text of West Virginia West Virginia Code § 47-1-18 — 47-1-18. Advertising packages for sale., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 47-1-18. 47-1-18. Advertising packages for sale.

Whenever a packaged commodity is advertised in any manner with the retail price stated, there shall be closely and conspicuously associated with the retail price a declaration of quantity as is required by law or rule to appear on the package. Where a dual declaration is required, only the declaration that sets forth the quantity in terms of the smaller unit of weight or measure need appear in the advertisement.

Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 47-1-18

What does West Virginia Code § 47-1-18 cover?

Section 47-1-18 ("47-1-18. Advertising packages for sale.") 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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