West Virginia § 49-12-5 - 49-12-5. Applicability; limitations.
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§ 49-12-5. 49-12-5. Applicability; limitations.
(a) This article applies to state and local laws, rules, or ordinances, and the implementation of that law, rule, or ordinance, whether statutory or otherwise. Statutory law adopted after the date of the enactment of this article is subject to this article unless such law explicitly excludes such application by reference to this article.
(b) This article does not:
(1) Authorize a parent of a minor child in this state to engage in conduct that is unlawful or to abuse or neglect his or her minor child in violation of general law.
(2) Condone, authorize, approve, or apply to a parental action or decision that would end life.
(3) Prohibit a court of competent jurisdiction, law enforcement officer, or employees of a government agency that is responsible for child welfare from acting in his or her official capacity within the reasonable and prudent scope of his or her authority; or
(4) Prohibit a court of competent jurisdiction from issuing an order that is otherwise permitted by law.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 49-12-5
What does West Virginia Code § 49-12-5 cover?
Section 49-12-5 ("49-12-5. Applicability; limitations.") 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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