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

W. Va. Code (Crimes) § 61-8-26: Permitting children to sing, dance or act in dance house, etc.; penalty

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

A parent or guardian who permits a child under 15 to perform in bars, dance halls, or entertainment venues where alcohol is sold commits a misdemeanor, as does any venue owner who employs such a child.

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