West Virginia § 29-30-4 - 29-30-4. Regulation during an emergency.
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§ 29-30-4. 29-30-4. Regulation during an emergency.
(a) While an emergency declaration is in effect, the Governor or his or her designee may limit, restrict or otherwise regulate:
(1) The duration of practice by volunteer health practitioners;
(2) The geographical areas in which volunteer health practitioners may practice;
(3) The types of volunteer health practitioners who may practice; and
(4) Any other matters necessary to coordinate effectively the provision of health or veterinary services during the emergency.
(b) An order issued pursuant to this section may take effect immediately.
(c) A host entity that uses volunteer health practitioners to provide health or veterinary services in this state shall:
(1) Consult and coordinate its activities with the Governor or his or her designee to the extent practicable to provide for the efficient and effective use of volunteer health practitioners; and
(2) Comply with any laws of this state relating to the management of emergency health or veterinary services.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does West Virginia Code § 29-30-4 cover?
Section 29-30-4 ("29-30-4. Regulation during an emergency.") 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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