# W. Va. Code § 30-16-1: Purpose and legislative intent

> West Virginia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A16_S1

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 30-16-1
- **Heading:** Purpose and legislative intent
- **Jurisdiction:** West Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WV Code / Chapter 30 / Article 16 / Section 1

## Text

It is declared to be a policy of this state that the practice of chiropractic is a privilege granted to qualified persons and that, in order to safeguard the public health, safety and welfare, protect the public from the unprofessional, improper, incompetent and unlawful practice of chiropractic, it is necessary to provide regulatory authority over persons practicing chiropractic. The primary responsibility and obligation of the West Virginia board of chiropractic is to protect the public.

## Nearby sections

- [W. Va. Code § 30-16-1 §30-16-1. Purpose and legislative intent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A16_S1.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-16-2 §30-16-2. License required; exceptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A16_S2.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-16-3 §30-16-3. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A16_S3.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-16-4 §30-16-4. West Virginia Board of Chiropractic; establishment and composition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A16_S4.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-16-5 §30-16-5. Powers and duties of the board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A16_S5.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-16-6 §30-16-6. Application for license; requirements for licensure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A16_S6.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-16-7 §30-16-7. Examination; certificates of license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A16_S7.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-16-7A §30-16-7a. Special volunteer chiropractor license; civil immunity for voluntary services rendered to indigents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A16_S7A.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-16-8 §30-16-8. Licensing of foreign graduates.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A16_S8.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-16-9 §30-16-9. Licensure by endorsement; temporary licensure; restricted licensure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A16_S9.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-16-10 §30-16-10. Licensing chiropractors from other states; fee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A16_S10.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-16-11 §30-16-11. Disciplinary actions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A16_S11.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-16-12 §30-16-12. Impaired chiropractors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A16_S12.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-16-13 §30-16-13. Protected action, immunity and communication.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A16_S13.md)

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