WV HB2811

Selling or bartering a child for adoption or any other purpose is a felony punishable by up to $5,000 fine, up to 14 years imprisonment, or both

Unlicensed persons or organizations (without a valid license from the Department of Human Services or a law license) commit a misdemeanor if they advertise adoption placement services, accept or provide children for adoption, or solicit children for adoption

Placing a child for adoption without a valid license from the Department of Human Services is a misdemeanor, though this does not apply to birth parents

Individual misdemeanor violations carry fines of $1,000 to $5,000, up to one year in jail, or both

Organizations, associations, or corporations convicted of misdemeanor violations face fines of at least $5,000 and potential revocation of licenses or permits