West Virginia · West Virginia Code — Chapter 61, Crimes and Their Punishment
W. Va. Code (Crimes) § 61-4-8: Passing or receiving unauthorized currency knowingly; penalty
Misdemeanor
What this law says, in plain English
A person who knowingly passes or receives unauthorized currency as payment commits a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of $10 to $100.
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