W. Va. Code § 16-4-29

Current through 2024 First Special Session
Section 16-4-29 - Detention and treatment

There shall be accepted and received into the custody of the state department of health at such place or places provided for in the next preceding section, persons found upon investigation and examination to be suffering from venereal diseases as defined in section one of this article, for the purpose of detention and necessary medical attention and treatment thereat or therein, until found to be and pronounced cured of the venereal disease or diseases from which they are suffering.

W. Va. Code § 16-4-29