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Any person who, during the manufacture or production of an illegal controlled substance uses fire, the use of which creates substantial risk of death or serious bodily injury to another due to the use of fire, is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, shall be committed to the custody of the Division of Corrections for a definite term of years of not less than one nor more than five years or, in the discretion of the court, confined in the regional jail for not more than one year, or fined not less than two hundred fifty dollars or more than two thousand five hundred dollars, or both.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - West Virginia Code Chapter 61. Crimes and Their Punishment § 61-2-9c. Wanton endangerment involving the use of fire; penalty - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wv/chapter-61-crimes-and-their-punishment/wv-code-sect-61-2-9c/
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