W. Va. Code § 19-9-13

Current through 2024 First Special Session
Section 19-9-13 - Quarantine of premises or animals; general and special quarantine defined

Whenever any communicable disease shall exist anywhere in the state a quarantine of any locality or premises, or of any infected or exposed animals, may be established.

Quarantine shall be of two kinds:

(a) "Special quarantine," which shall mean a quarantine of a single animal; or a quarantine of a single building, structure, pen, coop, car, vessel, vehicle, field or inclosure; or a quarantine of any number of animals when confined or contained in the same building, structure, pen, coop, car, vessel, vehicle, field or inclosure;
(b) "General quarantine," which shall include all quarantines not included under the term "special quarantine" as herein defined.

W. Va. Code § 19-9-13