# W. Va. Code § 16-4-2: Investigations by local health officers

> West Virginia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C16_A4_S2

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 16-4-2
- **Heading:** Investigations by local health officers
- **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 2

## Text

(a) All municipal and county health officers shall:

(1) Use every available means to ascertain the existence of, and to investigate all cases of sexually transmitted disease coming within their respective jurisdictions and, when it is necessary, have all cases treated, if they are not already under treatment;

(2) To ascertain the sources and transmission of the infection; and

(3) To institute measures for the protection of other persons from infection by the infected person, or from persons reasonably suspected of being so infected, and for the protection of the public health at all times.

(b) A municipal health officer may designate any member of the city police or health department to make any investigation required by the provisions of this section. A county health officer may designate any discreet person to make any investigation required by the provisions of this section. Any person conducting an investigation has all authority necessary for the purpose, the same as the health officer.

## 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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