W. Va. Code § 61-14-2

Current through 2024 First Special Session
Section 61-14-2 - Human trafficking of an individual; aiding and abetting human trafficking; penalties
(a) Any person who knowingly and willfully traffics an adult, or who knowingly and willfully aids, assists, or abets in any manner in the trafficking of an adult, is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, shall be confined in a state correctional facility for not less than three nor more than 15 years, fined not more than $200,000, or both confined and fined.
(b) Any person who knowingly and willfully traffics a minor, or who knowingly and willfully aids, assists, or abets in any manner in the trafficking of a minor, is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, shall be confined in a state correctional facility for not less than five nor more than 20 years, fined not more than $300,000, or both confined and fined.

W. Va. Code § 61-14-2

Amended by 2021 Acts, ch. 55 (HB 2830), eff. 7/7/2021.
Added by 2017 Acts, ch. 129 (HB 2318), eff. 6/15/2017.