West Virginia Code — Chapters 11 / 11A / 11B (Taxation)
W. Va. Code § 11-9-11
Engaging in business without payment of business franchise registration tax; posting business franchise registration certificate
If any person for more than thirty days:
# (1)
Engages in business without posting a business franchise registration certificate in the place of business in the manner required by law;
# (2)
engages in business without payment of the business franchise registration tax when required by law;
# (3)
engages in business after expiration of the period of time for which such certificate was granted without obtaining a new certificate; or (4) engages in business after the business franchise registration has been revoked, such person is guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined $100. Each day or part thereof that any violation continues is a separate offense and punishable accordingly: Provided, That the Tax Commissioner shall promulgate rules and regulations pursuant to chapter twenty-nine-a of this code relating to the posting of business franchise registration certificates, and violations of those rules and regulations shall constitute an offense under this section.
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In this chapter (40 sections)
- 11-8-27 · When indebtedness, contracts or drafts are void
- 11-8-28 · Suit to recover unlawful expenditure or to cancel obligation
- 11-8-29 · Personal liability of official participating in unlawful…
- 11-8-30 · Recovery of unlawful expenditure from participating official…
- 11-8-31 · Criminal liability of official violating provisions of…
- 11-8-31A · Recovery of attorneys' fees authorized
- 11-8-32 · Publication
- 11-8-33 · Exceptions as to fiscal year beginning July 1, 1961, and as…
- 11-8A-1 · 11-8A-1
- 11-9-1 · Short title; arrangement; classification
- 11-9-2 · Application of this article
- 11-9-2A · Criminal investigation division established; funding of same
- 11-9-3 · Definitions
- 11-9-4 · Failure to pay tax or file return or report
- 11-9-5 · Failure to account for and pay over another's tax
- 11-9-6 · Failure to collect or withhold tax
- 11-9-7 · False statements to purchasers, lessees, or employees relating…
- 11-9-8 · Willful failure to maintain records or supply information;…
- 11-9-9 · Aiding, abetting, assisting or counseling in criminal violation
- 11-9-10 · Attempt to evade tax
- 11-9-11 · Engaging in business without payment of business franchise…
- 11-9-12 · Engaging in business without a business franchise…
- 11-9-13 · Release on probation; conditions of probation
- 11-9-14 · Venue
- 11-9-15 · Limitation on prosecution
- 11-9-16 · Effective date; former law preserved for certain purposes
- 11-9-17 · Severability
- 11-10-1 · Legislative findings
- 11-10-2 · Short title; arrangement and classification
- 11-10-3 · Application of this article
- 11-10-4 · Definitions
- 11-10-5 · General power; regulations and forms
- 11-10-5A · Investigations
- 11-10-5AA · Confidentiality of information obtained during…
- 11-10-5B · Subpoena and subpoena duces tecum
- 11-10-5BB · Applying lottery prizes to tax liabilities
- 11-10-5C · Returns by Tax Commissioner
- 11-10-5CC · Disclosure of certain tax information to Commissioner of…
- 11-10-5D · Confidentiality and disclosure of returns and return…
- 11-10-5DD · Disclosure of certain tax information pursuant to written…