West Virginia § 27-9-1 License; regulations

West Virginia Statutes

§ 27-9-1 — License; regulations

West Virginia § 27-9-1

Ch. 27MENTALLY ILL PERSONS

Art. 9LICENSING OF HOSPITALS

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Bluebook

W. Va. Code § 27-9-1 (2026).

Text

No behavioral health center shall provide behavioral health services unless a license is first obtained from the Secretary of the Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification. The director of the Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification shall propose rules for legislative approval in accordance with the provisions of §29A-3-1et seq., in regard to the operation of behavioral health centers. The director, or any person authorized by the director, has authority to investigate and inspect any licensed behavioral health center. The director may impose a civil money penalty, suspend, or revoke the license of any center for good cause after reasonable notice, including due process rights as provided in legislative rule.

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No behavioral health center shall provide behavioral health services unless a license is first obtained from the Secretary of the Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification. The director of the Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification shall propose rules for legislative approval in accordance with the provisions of §29A-3-1et seq., in regard to the operation of behavioral health centers. The director, or any person authorized by the director, has authority to investigate and inspect any licensed behavioral health center. The director may impose a civil money penalty, suspend, or revoke the license of any center for good cause after reasonable notice, including due process rights as provided in legislative rule.

Legislative History

2024 Reg. Sess., SB300; 2024 Reg. Sess., HB5248; 2023 Reg. Sess., HB3247; 2020 Reg. Sess., HB4557; 2020 Reg. Sess., SB1004; 2010 Reg. Sess., HB4281; 1977 Reg. Sess., SB585; 1970 Reg. Sess., HB517; 1965 Reg. Sess., HB586; 1957 Reg. Sess., SB182; 1955 Reg. Sess., HB228; 1949 Reg. Sess., SB126