West Virginia § 7-18-9 - 7-18-9. Total amount collected to be remitted.
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§ 7-18-9. 7-18-9. Total amount collected to be remitted.
A profit may not accrue to any person as a result of the collection of the tax authorized under this article. Notwithstanding that the total amount of taxes collected by a hotel operator may be in excess of the amount for which a consumer would be liable by the application of the levy imposed under this article for the occupancy of a hotel room or rooms, the total amount of all taxes collected by any hotel operator shall be remitted to the taxing authority as hereinafter provided.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 7-18-9
What does West Virginia Code § 7-18-9 cover?
Section 7-18-9 ("7-18-9. Total amount collected to be remitted.") 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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