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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 § 49-2-702: Duty of health care facility or practitioner.

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  1. CHAPTER 49. CHILD WELFARE.
  2. ARTICLE 2. STATE RESPONSIBILITIES FOR CHILDREN.

The decision of a caregiver who possesses and presents a notarized affidavit of caregiver consent for a minor's health care pursuant to section seven hundred three of this article shall be honored by a health care facility or practitioner unless the health care facility or practitioner has actual knowledge that a parent, legal custodian or guardian of a minor has made a contravening decision to consent to or to refuse medical treatment for the minor.

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