W. Va. Code § 30-3H-1: Purpose.

The purpose of this article is to provide for the licensure and professional discipline of genetic counselors and to provide a professional environment that encourages the delivery of quality genetic counseling services within this state, with reasonable skill and safety for patients and other recipients of genetic counseling services. This article sets forth the requirements for licensure of genetic counselors and provides for the regulation of professional discipline of genetic counseling practitioners.