West Virginia § 61-1-5 - 61-1-5. Unlawful speeches, publications and communications.
Full text of West Virginia West Virginia Code § 61-1-5 — 61-1-5. Unlawful speeches, publications and communications., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 61-1-5. 61-1-5. Unlawful speeches, publications and communications.
It shall be unlawful for any person to speak, print, publish or communicate, by language, sign, picture or otherwise, any teachings, doctrines or counsels in sympathy with or in favor of ideals, institutions or forms of government hostile, inimical or antagonistic to those now or hereafter existing under the Constitution and laws of this state or of the United States, or in sympathy with or in favor of the propriety, duty and necessity of crime, violence or other unlawful methods of terrorism, as a means of accomplishing economic or political reform, or in sympathy with or in favor of the overthrow of organized society, the unlawful destruction of property or the violation of law.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 61-1-5
What does West Virginia Code § 61-1-5 cover?
Section 61-1-5 ("61-1-5. Unlawful speeches, publications and communications.") 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.
How do I cite West Virginia § 61-1-5?
A common citation format is "West Virginia Code § 61-1-5" (West Virginia). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of West Virginia law?
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How does West Virginia § 61-1-5 apply to my situation?
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