W. Va. Code § 30-42-2: Policy declared.

It is hereby declared to be the policy of the State of West Virginia that all persons desiring to perform contracting work in this state be duly licensed to ensure capable and skilled craftsmanship utilized in construction projects in this state, both public and private; fair bidding practices between competing contractors through uniform compliance with the laws of this state; and protection of the public from unfair, unsafe, and unscrupulous bidding and construction practices.