# W. Va. Code § 15A-3-9: Special compensation of officers and employees prohibited; penalty

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15A_A3_S9

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 15A-3-9
- **Heading:** Special compensation of officers and employees prohibited; penalty
- **Jurisdiction:** West Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WV Code / Chapter 15A / Article 3 / Section 9

## Text

No officer or employee shall receive, directly or indirectly, any other compensation for his or her services than that provided by law, or by the commissioner before his or her appointment, nor shall he or she receive any compensation whatever, directly or indirectly, for any act or service which he or she may do or perform for or on behalf of any contractor, or agent, or employee of a contractor. For any violation of this section the officer, agent, or employee of the state engaged therein shall be dismissed from his or her office or service, and every contractor, or employee, or agent of a contractor, engaged therein shall be expelled from the grounds of an institution, and not again employed in any institution as a contractor, agent, or employee.

## Nearby sections

- [W. Va. Code § 15A-3-1 §15A-3-1. Purpose and legislative intent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15A_A3_S1.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15A-3-2 §15A-3-2. Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation established.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15A_A3_S2.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15A-3-3 §15A-3-3. Commissioner of division; qualifications, oath and bond.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15A_A3_S3.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15A-3-4 §15A-3-4. Powers and duties of commissioner generally.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15A_A3_S4.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15A-3-4A §15A-3-4a. Powers and duties of commissioner generally regarding Stevens Correctional Center.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15A_A3_S4A.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15A-3-5 §15A-3-5. Officers and employees of corrections institutions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15A_A3_S5.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15A-3-6 §15A-3-6. Hiring of correctional officer without regard to position on the register.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15A_A3_S6.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15A-3-7 §15A-3-7. Compensation of employees; traveling and other expenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15A_A3_S7.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15A-3-8 §15A-3-8. Reports by commissioner and chief officers of institutions to Auditor.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15A_A3_S8.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15A-3-9 §15A-3-9. Special compensation of officers and employees prohibited; penalty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15A_A3_S9.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15A-3-10 §15A-3-10. Law-enforcement powers of employees; authority to carry firearms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15A_A3_S10.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15A-3-11 §15A-3-11. Unauthorized use of uniform, badge, identification card, or other insignia; impersonation of member; and penalty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15A_A3_S11.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15A-3-12 §15A-3-12. Institutions managed by commissioner.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15A_A3_S12.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15A-3-13 §15A-3-13. Title to property of state institutions; custody of deeds and other muniments of title; authority of Commissioner.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15A_A3_S13.md)

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