West Virginia § 16-4-22 - 16-4-22. Physicians to furnish statement of qualifications and facilities for treatment of venereal diseases.
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§ 16-4-22. 16-4-22. Physicians to furnish statement of qualifications and facilities for treatment of venereal diseases.
It shall be the duty of every physician or other person in the state who proposes to treat or does treat venereal diseases herein, to file with the director of the bureau of venereal diseases of the state, upon a blank to be furnished by said director, a statement showing something of his preparation, experience and facilities in and for the treatment of such diseases; and if he fail or refuse to make such statement, or if he treat a patient for any of said diseases without first having made such statement, he shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, shall be punished as hereinafter provided.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 16-4-22 ("16-4-22. Physicians to furnish statement of qualifications and facilities for treatment of venereal diseases.") 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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