If any person for more than thirty days:
(1) Engages in business without posting a business franchise registration certificate in the place of business in the manner required by law; (2) engages in business without payment of the business franchise registration tax when required by law; (3) engages in business after expiration of the period of time for which such certificate was granted without obtaining a new certificate; or (4) engages in business after the business franchise registration has been revoked, such person is guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined $100. Each day or part thereof that any violation continues is a separate offense and punishable accordingly: Provided, That the Tax Commissioner shall promulgate rules and regulations pursuant to chapter twenty-nine-a of this code relating to the posting of business franchise registration certificates, and violations of those rules and regulations shall constitute an offense under this section.
Structure West Virginia Code
Article 9. Crimes and Penalties
§11-9-1. Short Title; Arrangement; Classification
§11-9-2. Application of This Article
§11-9-2a. Criminal Investigation Division Established; Funding of Same
§11-9-4. Failure to Pay Tax or File Return or Report
§11-9-5. Failure to Account for and Pay Over Another's Tax
§11-9-6. Failure to Collect or Withhold Tax
§11-9-7. False Statements to Purchasers, Lessees, or Employees Relating to Tax
§11-9-8. Willful Failure to Maintain Records or Supply Information; Misuse of Exemption Certificate
§11-9-9. Aiding, Abetting, Assisting or Counseling in Criminal Violation
§11-9-10. Attempt to Evade Tax
§11-9-12. Engaging in Business Without a Business Franchise Registration Certificate
§11-9-13. Release on Probation; Conditions of Probation
§11-9-15. Limitation on Prosecution
§11-9-16. Effective Date; Former Law Preserved for Certain Purposes