West Virginia § 30-19-1 - 30-19-1. Use of descriptive title restricted.
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§ 30-19-1. 30-19-1. Use of descriptive title restricted.
(a) No person may use in connection with his or her name or otherwise assume, use or advertise any title or description tending to convey the impression that he or she is a registered forester or registered forestry technician unless he or she is certified in accordance with this article.
(b) Nothing contained in this article shall be construed as preventing any person, firm, partnership or corporation from practicing forestry, managing woodlands or forests, removing any products or planting trees on any land, in any manner desired.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 30-19-1
What does West Virginia Code § 30-19-1 cover?
Section 30-19-1 ("30-19-1. Use of descriptive title restricted.") 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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