West Virginia § 30-1-25 Primacy of state regulation of occupational practice

West Virginia Statutes

§ 30-1-25 — Primacy of state regulation of occupational practice

West Virginia § 30-1-25

Ch. 30PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS

Art. 1GENERAL PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL STATE BOARDS OF EXAMINATION OR REGISTRATION REFERRED TO IN CHAPTER

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W. Va. Code § 30-1-25 (2026).

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The power to regulate occupations for the protection of the public is exclusively a function of the Legislature. A public body or political subdivision may only propose and administer the regulation of a trade, occupation, or profession – including, but not limited to, the issuance of a license, requirement of registration, or recognition of a certification – to the extent expressly authorized to do so under this code.

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The power to regulate occupations for the protection of the public is exclusively a function of the Legislature. A public body or political subdivision may only propose and administer the regulation of a trade, occupation, or profession – including, but not limited to, the issuance of a license, requirement of registration, or recognition of a certification – to the extent expressly authorized to do so under this code.