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2010 West Virginia Code
CHAPTER 61. CRIMES AND THEIR PUNISHMENT
ARTICLE 5. CRIMES AGAINST PUBLIC JUSTICE.
§61-5-20. Exacting excessive fees; penalty.

§61-5-20. Exacting excessive fees; penalty.
If any officer, for performing an official duty for which a fee or compensation is allowed or provided by law, knowingly demand and receive a greater fee or compensation than is so allowed or provided, he shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction, shall be fined not exceeding fifty dollars.

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