Any person required by any provision of this chapter or article thirteen-c, chapter eight of this code to collect or withhold any tax, who willfully fails to collect or withhold the tax in the manner required by law, is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not less than $100 nor more than $500 or imprisoned in jail not more than six months, or both fined and imprisoned. Each month or fraction thereof during which the failure continues is a separate offense under this section and punishable accordingly.
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