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West Virginia · Through as of 2026-08-03; contains at least the enactments of the 2026 Regular Session · Newer source version available

W. Va. Code § 16-1-19: Child's right to nurse; location where permitted; right protected.

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  1. CHAPTER 16. PUBLIC HEALTH.
  2. ARTICLE 1. STATE PUBLIC HEALTH SYSTEM.

(a) The Legislature finds that breast feeding is an important, basic act of nurturing that is protected in the interests of maternal and child health.

(b) Notwithstanding any provision of this code to the contrary, a mother may breast feed a child in any location open to the public.

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