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

W. Va. Code (Crimes) § 61-3-57: Possession of bogus receipts or universal product codes with intent to defraud; penalties

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

A person who intentionally possesses 15+ counterfeit receipts/product codes or devices to make them commits a felony punishable by $500–$5,000 fine and/or 1–3 years imprisonment.

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