(a) When, as a result of an investigation under this article or otherwise, the board has reason to believe that a person has knowingly violated the provisions of this article, the board may bring its information to the attention of the Attorney General or other appropriate law-enforcement officer who may cause appropriate criminal proceedings to be brought.
(b) If a court of law finds that a person knowingly violated any provision of this article, any rule promulgated hereunder, any order of the board or any final decision of the board, then the person is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not less than $100 and no more than $1,000 for each violation, imprisoned for up to thirty days for each violation, or both fined and imprisoned.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations
Article 22. Landscape Architects
§30-22-1. License Required to Practice
§30-22-5. Board of Landscape Architects
§30-22-6. Powers and Duties of the Board
§30-22-7. Rule-Making Authority
§30-22-8. Fees; Special Revenue Account; Administrative Fines
§30-22-9. Education, Experience and Examination Requirements for Licensure
§30-22-10. License Requirements
§30-22-11. License From Another Jurisdiction; License to Practice in This State
§30-22-12. License Renewal Requirements
§30-22-13. Inactive License Requirements
§30-22-14. Retired License Requirements
§30-22-19. Certificate of Authorization Requirements
§30-22-20. Certificate of Authorization Renewal Requirements
§30-22-21. Display of Certificate of Authorization
§30-22-22. Exemptions From Article
§30-22-23. Refusal to Issue or Renew, Suspension or Revocation;
§30-22-24. Complaints; Investigations; Notice
§30-22-25. Hearing and Judicial Review