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§ 5-30-1 — Purpose of article

West Virginia § 5-30-1
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Ch. 5GENERAL POWERS AND AUTHORITY OF THE GOVERNOR, SECRETARY OF STATE AND ATTORNEY GENERAL; BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS; MISCELLANEOUS AGENCIES, COMMISSIONS, OFFICES, PROGRAMS, ETC
Art. 30ROSTERS OF INDIVIDUALS AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND TRADES

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W. Va. Code § 5-30-1 (2026).

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The purpose of this article is to ensure and increase public confidence in state regulation of professions, occupations, and trades by making lists of all individuals who have obtained approval to practice in the state available to the public upon request and electronically.

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Legislative History

2023 Reg. Sess., SB244; 2023 Reg. Sess., SB674; 2018 Reg. Sess., HB4014; 2018 Reg. Sess., HB106; 2017 Reg. Sess., SB446; 2016 Reg. Sess., HB4383

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