West Virginia § 5-15-8 - 5-15-8. Interference with rights hereunder; penalties.
Full text of West Virginia West Virginia Code § 5-15-8 — 5-15-8. Interference with rights hereunder; penalties., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-15-8. 5-15-8. Interference with rights hereunder; penalties.
Any person, firm or corporation, or the agent of any person, firm or corporation, who denies or interferes with admittance to or enjoyment of the places, accommodations or conveyances specified in section four of this article or otherwise interferes with the rights of a person who is blind or visually impaired or a person with a disability under the provisions of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined an amount not to exceed $50.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 5-15-8
What does West Virginia Code § 5-15-8 cover?
Section 5-15-8 ("5-15-8. Interference with rights hereunder; 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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