West Virginia Code
Article 20. Charitable Bingo
§47-20-20. Violation of Provisions; Penalties

Any person who knowingly violates the provisions of this article other than sections eighteen and nineteen is guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not less than one hundred nor more than $1,000. Any individual who knowingly violates the provisions of this article other than sections eighteen and nineteen is guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon a second or subsequent conviction thereof, shall be fined not less than one hundred nor more than $1,000 or imprisoned not more than one year or both fined and imprisoned.

Structure West Virginia Code

West Virginia Code

Chapter 47. Regulation of Trade

Article 20. Charitable Bingo

§47-20-1. Legislative Intent

§47-20-2. Definitions

§47-20-3. Who May Hold Bingo Games; Application for License; Licenses Not Transferable

§47-20-4. Annual License; Conditions on Holding of Games

§47-20-5. Limited Occasion License; Conditions on Holding of Games

§47-20-5a. Venue

§47-20-6. License Fee and Exemption From Taxes

§47-20-6a. Super Bingo License

§47-20-7. Information Required in Application

§47-20-8. Amendment of License

§47-20-9. Licensee Rules and Regulations

§47-20-10. Limits on Prizes Awarded -- General Provisions

§47-20-11. Operator of Bingo Games and Related Concessions

§47-20-12. Compensation

§47-20-12a. Compensation of Bingo Operator; Number of Employees

§47-20-13. Concessions Exception

§47-20-15. Payment of Reasonable Expenses From Proceeds; Net Proceeds Disbursement

§47-20-16. Records; Commissioner Audit

§47-20-17. Advertising

§47-20-18. Fraud; Penalties

§47-20-19. Obtaining License Fraudulently; Penalty

§47-20-20. Violation of Provisions; Penalties

§47-20-21. Proceeds of State Fair

§47-20-22. State Fair Bingo License; Rules and Regulations

§47-20-23. Administration; Rules and Regulations

§47-20-24. Filing of Reports

§47-20-25. Filing of Copy of License; Application Open to Public Inspection

§47-20-26. County Option Election

§47-20-27. Prohibited Acts by Convicted Individuals and Corporations

§47-20-28. Restrictions on Use of Bingo Equipment

§47-20-28a. Certain Operators of Bingo Games to Provide for Smoking and Nonsmoking Sections

§47-20-29. Effective Date

§47-20-30. Severability

§47-20-31. Additional Remedies for the Commissioner; Administrative Procedures; Deposit of Money Penalties