West Virginia Statutes

§ 16-11-2 — Immunity of persons performing operation

West Virginia § 16-11-2
JurisdictionWest Virginia
Ch. 16PUBLIC HEALTH
Art. 11SEXUAL STERILIZATION

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W. Va. Code § 16-11-2 (2026).

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No properly licensed health care facility or any superintendent or administrator thereof, or physician or any other person legally participating in any such properly requested sterilization operation shall be liable either civilly or criminally by reason of such participation: Provided, That this section shall not be construed to be in derogation of any actionable negligence occurring during or tort liability arising from such operation.

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Legislative History

1974 Reg. Sess., HB844; 1959 Reg. Sess., SB37; 1945 Reg. Sess., SB82

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