West Virginia § 29-5A-21 Penalty for engaging in unlawful contest

West Virginia Statutes

§ 29-5A-21 — Penalty for engaging in unlawful contest

West Virginia § 29-5A-21

Ch. 29MISCELLANEOUS BOARDS AND OFFICERS

Art. 5ASTATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION

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W. Va. Code § 29-5A-21 (2026).

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Any person who shall engage in a boxing contest with another person for money or other such things of value, or for any championship, when an admission fee is charged, either directly or indirectly in this state, except when such contest is held in compliance with this article, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not less than $50, and not more than $500.

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Any person who shall engage in a boxing contest with another person for money or other such things of value, or for any championship, when an admission fee is charged, either directly or indirectly in this state, except when such contest is held in compliance with this article, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not less than $50, and not more than $500.