Except as otherwise provided in this article, it shall be unlawful for any person, partnership, firm, corporation, or other entity engaged in business as a retailer or wholesaler within this state to sell, offer for sale, or advertise for sale any product or item of merchandise at a price less than the cost thereof with the intent to destroy or the effect of destroying competition. Each violation shall constitute a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, any person, partnership, firm, corporation, or other entity violating this section shall be subject to the penalty set forth in 47-11A-11 of this code.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 47. Regulation of Trade
Article 11A. Unfair Trade Practices
§47-11A-1. Legislative Findings; Designation of Article
§47-11A-2. When Selling Below Cost Prohibited; Penalty
§47-11A-3. When Rebates and Special Privileges Prohibited; Penalty
§47-11A-4. Personal Responsibility of Directors, Officers or Agents
§47-11A-5. “Retailer” and “wholesaler” Defined; Sales and Transfers Subject to Article
§47-11A-6. How Cost Determined
§47-11A-7. When Invoice Cost of Goods Purchased at Forced, etc., Sale May Be Used
§47-11A-9. Injunctions; Damage Suits; and Jurisdiction
§47-11A-11. Penalties for Violations