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§ 11-9-12 — Engaging in business without a business franchise registration certificate

West Virginia § 11-9-12
JurisdictionWest Virginia
Ch. 11TAXATION
Art. 9CRIMES AND PENALTIES

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W. Va. Code § 11-9-12 (2026).

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If any person engages in business within the State of West Virginia without obtaining a business franchise registration certificate when required by law, such person is guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not less than $1,000 nor more than $10,000.

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Legislative History

1984 Reg. Sess., SB333

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