West Virginia § 11-14C-38 Engaging in business without a license; civil penalty

West Virginia Statutes

§ 11-14C-38 — Engaging in business without a license; civil penalty

West Virginia § 11-14C-38

Ch. 11TAXATION

Art. 14CMOTOR FUEL EXCISE TAX

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W. Va. Code § 11-14C-38 (2026).

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(a)Any person who engages in any business activity for which a license is required by this article without having first obtained and subsequently retained such a valid license is subject to the following civil penalty.

(1)For the first violation the amount is $5,000.

(2)For each subsequent violation the amount is $10,000.

(b)Civil penalties prescribed under this section shall be assessed, collected and paid in the same manner as the motor fuel tax.

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(a) Any person who engages in any business activity for which a license is required by this article without having first obtained and subsequently retained such a valid license is subject to the following civil penalty.

(1) For the first violation the amount is $5,000.

(2) For each subsequent violation the amount is $10,000.

(b) Civil penalties prescribed under this section shall be assessed, collected and paid in the same manner as the motor fuel tax.