W. Va. Code § 8-15-23
No inquiry shall be made concerning political or religious opinions or affiliations of applicants, etc
West Virginia · West Virginia Code Chapter 8 — Municipal Corporations · Status: effective
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No question in any form of application or in or during any examination shall be so framed as to elicit information concerning the political or religious opinions or affiliations of any applicant; nor shall inquiry be made concerning such opinions or affiliations; and all disclosures thereof shall be discountenanced. No discrimination shall be exercised, threatened or promised by any individual in a paid fire department against, or in favor of, an applicant, eligible, or member of a paid fire department because of his political or religious opinions or affiliations.