W. Va. Code § 16A-5-6

Current through 2024 First Special Session

Section 16A-5-6 - Minors

If a patient is under eighteen years of age, the following shall apply:

(1) The patient shall have a caregiver.

(2) A caregiver must be one of the following:

(A) A parent or legal guardian of the patient.

(B) An individual designated by a parent or legal guardian.

(C) An appropriate individual approved by the bureau upon a sufficient showing that no parent or legal guardian is appropriate or available.

W. Va. Code § 16A-5-6

Added by 2017 Acts, ch. 195 (SB 386), eff. 4/6/2017.