West Virginia § 30-30-1 Unlawful acts

West Virginia Statutes

§ 30-30-1 — Unlawful acts

West Virginia § 30-30-1

Ch. 30PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS

Art. 30SOCIAL WORKERS

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W. Va. Code § 30-30-1 (2026).

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(a)It is unlawful for any person to practice or offer to practice social work in this state without a license or permit issued under this article, or advertise or use any title or description tending to convey the impression that the person is a social worker, unless the person has been licensed or permitted under this article, and the license or permit has not expired, been suspended or revoked.

(b)No business entity, except through a licensee, may render any service or engage in any activity which if rendered or engaged in by an individual, would constitute the practices regulated under this article.

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(a) It is unlawful for any person to practice or offer to practice social work in this state without a license or permit issued under this article, or advertise or use any title or description tending to convey the impression that the person is a social worker, unless the person has been licensed or permitted under this article, and the license or permit has not expired, been suspended or revoked.

(b) No business entity, except through a licensee, may render any service or engage in any activity which if rendered or engaged in by an individual, would constitute the practices regulated under this article.