West Virginia § 49-8-6 - 49-8-6. Applicability of licensing and other requirements of childcare facilities.
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§ 49-8-6. 49-8-6. Applicability of licensing and other requirements of childcare facilities.
(a) A delegation under this article by a parent, guardian or legal custodian is not subject to the requirements of the child care facility licensing statutes or foster care licensing statutes, and does not constitute an out of home child placement under this code.
(b) A qualified nonprofit organization as defined herein shall not be considered a child care center, child placing agency, or child welfare agency as defined in section two hundred six of article one, chapter forty-nine of this Code, unless such organization also pursues these activities in addition to providing services outlined under this section.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does West Virginia Code § 49-8-6 cover?
Section 49-8-6 ("49-8-6. Applicability of licensing and other requirements of childcare facilities.") 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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