§61-3-8. Recovery of costs incurred in fighting fires caused by arson.

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Any person convicted of any felony enumerated in section one, two, three, four, five or six of this article may be ordered to reimburse any fire department or company for the costs expended to control, extinguish and suppress the arson fire, and all reasonable costs associated therewith, including but not limited to, costs for the personal services rendered by any employees of any fire department or company, and operating costs of equipment and supplies used to control, extinguish or suppress the fire.

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§61-3-8. Recovery of costs incurred in fighting fires caused by arson. · W. Va. Code § 61-3-8 | Frix