West Virginia § 27-17-3 License from Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification; regulations; and penalties

West Virginia Statutes

§ 27-17-3 — License from Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification; regulations; and penalties

West Virginia § 27-17-3

Ch. 27MENTALLY ILL PERSONS

Art. 17GROUP RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES

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Bluebook

W. Va. Code § 27-17-3 (2026).

Text

(a)No group residential facility shall be established or operated unless a license is obtained from the Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification. The Inspector General shall propose rules for legislative approval in accordance with the provisions of §29A-3-1et seq.,including the operation of the group residential facility; a statement of the rights of patients in group residential facilities to ensure the adequate care and supervision of patients; and shall have the authority to investigate and inspect a facility, and may impose a civil money penalty, suspend or revoke the license for good cause after notice, hearing, and other due process rights as provided by legislative rule.

(b)A group residential home is not required to obtain a license from the Inspector General.

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(a) No group residential facility shall be established or operated unless a license is obtained from the Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification. The Inspector General shall propose rules for legislative approval in accordance with the provisions of §29A-3-1et seq.,including the operation of the group residential facility; a statement of the rights of patients in group residential facilities to ensure the adequate care and supervision of patients; and shall have the authority to investigate and inspect a facility, and may impose a civil money penalty, suspend or revoke the license for good cause after notice, hearing, and other due process rights as provided by legislative rule.

(b) A group residential home is not required to obtain a license from the Inspector General.

Legislative History

2024 Reg. Sess., SB300; 2024 Reg. Sess., HB5248; 2023 Reg. Sess., HB3247; 2020 Reg. Sess., HB4557; 1998 Reg. Sess., SB388; 1984 Reg. Sess., SB407; 1980 Reg. Sess., SB425