West Virginia § 16-3-6 - 16-3-6. Nuisances affecting public health.
Full text of West Virginia West Virginia Code § 16-3-6 — 16-3-6. Nuisances affecting public health., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-3-6. 16-3-6. Nuisances affecting public health.
The state director of health or any county or municipal health officer shall inquire into and investigate all nuisances affecting the public health within his jurisdiction; and the said director or any such officer or the county commission of any county or any municipality is authorized and empowered to apply to the circuit court of the county in which any such nuisance exists, or to the judge thereof in vacation, for an injunction forthwith to restrain, prevent or abate such nuisance.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 16-3-6
What does West Virginia Code § 16-3-6 cover?
Section 16-3-6 ("16-3-6. Nuisances affecting public health.") is part of the West Virginia Code, the codified statutory law of West Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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