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It is unlawful to sell alcohol within two miles of a religious camp meeting.

Status: Historical / Repealed

The Law Explained

To ensure that open-air religious revivals and camp meetings remained peaceful and pious, the state banned the sale of intoxicating liquors anywhere near them. Saloon owners and bootleggers had to set up shop a strict distance away from the singing and preaching.

๐Ÿ“š Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: West Virginia Code ยง 61-6-13
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Crimes Against the Peace

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