In addition to any other offense set forth in this code, any person who or licensee which knowingly conducts or participates in a fraudulently or deceptively conducted raffle with intent to defraud is guilty of a felony, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not less than $500 nor more than $10,000, or imprisoned in the penitentiary not less than one, nor more than five years, or both fined and imprisoned.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 47. Regulation of Trade
Article 21. Charitable Raffles
§47-21-3. Authorizing the Conduct of Certain Raffles Without a License
§47-21-4. Who May Hold Raffles; Application for License; Licenses Not Transferable
§47-21-5. Annual License; Conditions on Holding of Raffles
§47-21-6. Limited Occasion License; Conditions on Holding of Raffles
§47-21-7. License Fee and Exemption From Taxes
§47-21-8. Information Required in Application
§47-21-9. Amendment of License
§47-21-10. Licensee Rules and Regulations
§47-21-11. Limits on Prizes Awarded -- General Provisions
§47-21-15. Payment of Reasonable Expenses From Proceeds; Net Proceeds Disbursement
§47-21-16. Records; Commissioner Audit
§47-21-19. Obtaining License Fraudulently; Penalty
§47-21-21. Administration; Rules and Regulations
§47-21-23. Filing of Copy of License; Application Open to Public Inspection
§47-21-24. County Option Election
§47-21-25. Prohibited Acts by Convicted Persons
§47-21-26. Restrictions on Use of Raffle Equipment
§47-21-27. Proceeds of State Fair