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West Virginia · Through as of 2026-10-13; contains at least the enactments of the 2026 Regular Session (newest effective date 2027-07-01)

W. Va. Code § 19-9-13: Quarantine of premises or animals; general and special quarantine defined.

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  1. CHAPTER 19. AGRICULTURE.
  2. ARTICLE 9. DISEASES AMONG DOMESTIC ANIMALS.
  3. QUARANTINE

Whenever any communicable disease shall exist anywhere in the state a quarantine of any locality or premises, or of any infected or exposed animals, may be established.

Quarantine shall be of two kinds:

(a) "Special quarantine," which shall mean a quarantine of a single animal; or a quarantine of a single building, structure, pen, coop, car, vessel, vehicle, field or inclosure; or a quarantine of any number of animals when confined or contained in the same building, structure, pen, coop, car, vessel, vehicle, field or inclosure;

(b) "General quarantine," which shall include all quarantines not included under the term "special quarantine" as herein defined.

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