West Virginia · West Virginia Code — Chapter 61, Crimes and Their Punishment

W. Va. Code (Crimes) § 61-2-26: Doors to be removed from abandoned refrigerators, freezers and other appliances; penalties

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

It is illegal to abandon a refrigerator, freezer, or similar airtight appliance over two feet tall without removing its doors first. Violation is a misdemeanor punishable by fine up to $200, jail time up to six months, or both.

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