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Any person who violates the provisions of section two of this article is guilty of a felony, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not less than one thousand dollars nor more than twenty-five thousand dollars for each day of such violation, or imprisoned in the penitentiary not less than one nor more than five years, or both fined and imprisoned. If the conviction is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this subsection, the person shall be guilty of a felony, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not less than five thousand dollars nor more than fifty thousand dollars for each day of such violation, or shall be imprisoned not less than two nor more than ten years, or both fined and imprisoned.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - West Virginia Code Chapter 16. Public Health § 16-27-4. Penalties - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wv/chapter-16-public-health/wv-code-sect-16-27-4/
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