West Virginia § 9-6-9a Mandatory reporting suspected of animal cruelty by adult protective service workers

West Virginia Statutes

§ 9-6-9a — Mandatory reporting suspected of animal cruelty by adult protective service workers

West Virginia § 9-6-9a

Ch. 9HUMAN SERVICES

Art. 6SOCIAL SERVICES FOR ADULTS

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W. Va. Code § 9-6-9a (2026).

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In the event an adult protective service worker, in response to a report mandated by section nine of this article, forms a reasonable suspicion that an animal is the victim of cruel or inhumane treatment, he or she shall report the suspicion and the basis therefor to the county humane officer provided under section one, article ten, chapter seven of this code within twenty-four hours of the response to the report.

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In the event an adult protective service worker, in response to a report mandated by section nine of this article, forms a reasonable suspicion that an animal is the victim of cruel or inhumane treatment, he or she shall report the suspicion and the basis therefor to the county humane officer provided under section one, article ten, chapter seven of this code within twenty-four hours of the response to the report.