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West Virginia · Through as of 2026-08-03; contains at least the enactments of the 2026 Regular Session · Newer source version available

W. Va. Code § 31-2A-6: Fines and penalties.

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  1. CHAPTER 31. CORPORATIONS.
  2. ARTICLE 2A. RAILROAD CROSSING.

(a) Any railroad company, carrier or railroad violating the provisions of subsection (a), section two of this article is guilty of misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not less than $150; upon a second conviction occurring at the same crossing within one year thereafter, shall be fined not less than $250; and upon a third or subsequent conviction occurring at the same crossing within one year after the first conviction, shall be fined not less than $350.

(b) Any railroad company, carrier or railroad violating the provisions of subsection (b), section two of this article is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not less than $1,000; upon a second conviction occurring at the same crossing within one year thereafter, shall be fined not less than $2,500; and upon a third or subsequent conviction occurring at the same crossing within one year after the first conviction, shall be fined not less than $5,000.

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