West Virginia § 16-45-2 - 16-45-2. Exception for health care providers.
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§ 16-45-2. 16-45-2. Exception for health care providers.
Nothing in this article may be construed as prohibiting any health care provider licensed under chapter thirty of this code from performing any action within the scope of his or her practice that results in prescribing the use of a photo therapy device to a patient regardless of the patient's age for treatment of a medical condition.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 16-45-2
What does West Virginia Code § 16-45-2 cover?
Section 16-45-2 ("16-45-2. Exception for health care providers.") 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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Is this the official text of West Virginia law?
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