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W. Va. Code § 47-21-18

Fraud; penalties

West Virginia · West Virginia Code Chapter 47 — Regulation of Trade · Status: effective

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W. Va. Code § 47-21-18, Fraud; penalties, West Virginia, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-03, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2388698
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In addition to any other offense set forth in this code, any person who or licensee which knowingly conducts or participates in a fraudulently or deceptively conducted raffle with intent to defraud is guilty of a felony, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not less than $500 nor more than $10,000, or imprisoned in the penitentiary not less than one, nor more than five years, or both fined and imprisoned.