West Virginia § 47-10-7 - 47-10-7. Offenses; penalties; revocation of distributor's license.
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§ 47-10-7. 47-10-7. Offenses; penalties; revocation of distributor's license.
Any person, firm or corporation, or any officer, agent, or employee thereof, who shall violate any provision of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine, for the first offense, of not less than $25 nor more than $200; and for a second or any subsequent offense, by a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $500; and in addition to the penalties aforesaid, upon conviction of a second offense hereunder, the permit and license certificate provided for by section two, article fourteen, chapter eleven of this code, theretofore issued to such violator, shall be canceled and taken up by the State Tax Commissioner; and no other certificate of license shall be issued to such person by said State Tax Commissioner for a period of one year from the date of such cancellation.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 47-10-7
What does West Virginia Code § 47-10-7 cover?
Section 47-10-7 ("47-10-7. Offenses; penalties; revocation of distributor's license.") 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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