# W. Va. Code § 16-4-10: Minors

> West Virginia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C16_A4_S10

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 16-4-10
- **Heading:** Minors
- **Jurisdiction:** West Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WV Code / Chapter 16 / Article 4 / Section 10

## Text

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any licensed physician may examine, diagnose, or treat any minor with his or her consent for any venereal disease without the knowledge or consent of the minor's parent or guardian. The physician shall not incur any civil or criminal liability in connection therewith except for negligence or wilful injury.

## Nearby sections

- [W. Va. Code § 16-4-1 §16-4-1. Diseases designated as sexually transmitted.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C16_A4_S1.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 16-4-2 §16-4-2. Investigations by local health officers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C16_A4_S2.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 16-4-3 §16-4-3. Medical clinics and detention houses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C16_A4_S3.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 16-4-4 §16-4-4. Evidence of infection.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C16_A4_S4.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 16-4-5 §16-4-5. Examination of convicts; liability for expenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C16_A4_S5.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 16-4-6 §16-4-6. Reports by physicians.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C16_A4_S6.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 16-4-7 §16-4-7. False report or information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C16_A4_S7.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 16-4-8 §16-4-8. Blanks and fees for reports.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C16_A4_S8.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 16-4-9 §16-4-9. Treatment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C16_A4_S9.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 16-4-10 §16-4-10. Minors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C16_A4_S10.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 16-4-11 §16-4-11. Precautions as to exposure to disease.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C16_A4_S11.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 16-4-12 §16-4-12. Persons not under treatment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C16_A4_S12.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 16-4-13 §16-4-13. Sources of infection.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C16_A4_S13.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 16-4-14 §16-4-14. Issuance of warrant or order as to custody.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C16_A4_S14.md)

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