GroundRules
← Search the law
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 § 61-3-42: Intoxication of person in charge of locomotive engine or car; penalties.

Read at publisher ↗
Where this section sits in the code
  1. CHAPTER 61. CRIMES AND THEIR PUNISHMENT.
  2. ARTICLE 3. CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY.

If any person, while in charge of a locomotive engine, whether the same be driven by steam, electricity or other motive power, running upon the railroad or traction lines of any corporation, or while acting as conductor or brakeman of any car or train of cars on such railroad or traction line, be intoxicated, he shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not exceeding $500 and imprisoned in the county jail not less than two nor more than twelve months; and for the second offense he shall be guilty of a felony, and, upon conviction, shall be confined in the penitentiary not less than one nor more than three years.

Collected 2026-09-06T00:31:22Z. Source file · JSON

Browse this collection