West Virginia § 7-15-2 - 7-15-2. Legislative findings and declaration of policy.
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§ 7-15-2. 7-15-2. Legislative findings and declaration of policy.
The Legislature hereby finds and declares:
(a) That a significant part of the population of this state does not have adequate emergency ambulance service;
(b) That the establishment and maintenance of adequate emergency ambulance systems for the entire state is necessary to promote the health and welfare of the citizens and residents of this state;
(c) That emergency ambulance service is not likely to become available to all the citizens and residents of this state unless specific requirements therefor are provided by law;
(d) That emergency ambulance service is a public purpose and a responsibility of government for which public money may be spent; and
(e) This article is enacted in view of these findings and shall be liberally construed in the light thereof.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does West Virginia Code § 7-15-2 cover?
Section 7-15-2 ("7-15-2. Legislative findings and declaration of policy.") 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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