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

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Added: 2026/3/18

The Law

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.

Source & Citation

Code/Statute: West Virginia Code § 61-8-15
Crimes Against Chastity, Morality and Decency

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