W. Va. Code § 61-14-3

Current through 2024 First Special Session
Section 61-14-3 - Use of forced labor; penalties
(a) Any person who knowingly uses an adult in forced labor is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be imprisoned in a state correctional facility for not less than one nor more than five years, fined not more than $100,000, or both imprisoned and fined.
(b) Any person who knowingly uses a minor in forced labor is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be imprisoned in a state correctional facility for not less than three nor more than fifteen years, fined not more than $300,000, or both imprisoned and fined.

W. Va. Code § 61-14-3

Added by 2017 Acts, ch. 129 (HB 2318), eff. 6/15/2017.