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W. Va. Code § 61-14-4: Use of persons in debt bondage; penalties.

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CHAPTER 61. CRIMES AND THEIR PUNISHMENT.
ARTICLE 14. HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND HUMAN SMUGGLING.

(a) Any person who knowingly uses an adult in debt bondage is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be imprisoned in a state correctional facility for an indeterminate sentence of not less than three nor more than 15 years.

(b) Any person who knowingly uses a minor in debt bondage is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be imprisoned in a state correctional facility for an indeterminate sentence of not less than five years nor more than 20 years.

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