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W. Va. Code § 30-1-1a

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West Virginia · West Virginia Code Chapter 30 — Professions and Occupations · Status: effective

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W. Va. Code § 30-1-1a, Legislative findings and declaration, West Virginia, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-03, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2379262
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The Legislature hereby finds and declares that as a matter of public policy the practice of the professions referred to in this chapter is a privilege and is not a natural right of individuals. The fundamental purpose of licensure and registration is to protect the public, and any license, registration, certificate or other authorization to practice issued pursuant to this chapter is a revocable privilege.