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Behavior West Virginia

It is illegal to swear or curse in public, carrying a fine of one dollar per offensive word.

Status: Still Enforced / On the Books

The Law Explained

Under a very old but unrepealed state statute, anyone who arrives at the public square and lets loose a string of profanities can be fined $1 for each curse word. Fortunately for frustrated drivers and stubbed toes, this Victorian-era morality law is almost never enforced today.

๐Ÿ“š Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: West Virginia Code ยง 61-8-15
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Crimes Against Chastity, Morality and Decency

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