West Virginia § 5-7-1 - 5-7-1. Declaration of policy.
Full text of West Virginia West Virginia Code § 5-7-1 — 5-7-1. Declaration of policy., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-7-1. 5-7-1. Declaration of policy.
In order to extend to employees of the state and its political subdivisions and of the instrumentalities of either, and to the dependents and survivors of such employees, the basic protection accorded to others by the old-age and survivors insurance system embodied in the Social Security Act, it is hereby declared to be the policy of the Legislature, subject to the limitation of this article, that such steps be taken as to provide such protection to employees of the state and local governments on as broad a basis as is permitted under applicable federal law.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 5-7-1
What does West Virginia Code § 5-7-1 cover?
Section 5-7-1 ("5-7-1. Declaration of policy.") 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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