The Legislature finds that it is necessary to the safety, health, public interest and general welfare of the people of the State of West Virginia that convenience food stores operating in the state be regulated to prevent the ever-present danger to the safety, health, life and general welfare of its citizens and the employees of […]
As used in this article, except where a different meaning is provided in section five of this article: (1) "Convenience food store" means a business establishment that:
All convenience food stores shall comply with the following provisions: (1) If open for business after twelve o'clock a.m., the convenience food store must employ two persons who are continuously on duty on the premises from twelve o'clock a.m. until closing or five o'clock a.m., whichever occurs first, or employ one person during these hours […]
Any owner who fails to comply with this article, upon the first violation, shall be assessed a civil fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500; and, upon a second violation shall be fined not less than $500 nor more than $1,000. For third and subsequent violations, an owner shall be fined not […]