West Virginia · West Virginia Code — Chapter 17C, Traffic Regulations

W. Va. Code (Traffic) § 17C-15-50: Air bag fraud; counterfeit and nonfunctional air bags prohibited; penalties; applicability; exceptions

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

The statute prohibits knowingly importing, manufacturing, selling, installing, or reinstalling counterfeit or nonfunctional air bags in motor vehicles. Violators face misdemeanor penalties; felony charges apply if the violation causes serious injury or death.

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