# W. Va. Code § 30-3-1: Legislative findings

> West Virginia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A3_S1

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 30-3-1
- **Heading:** Legislative findings
- **Jurisdiction:** West Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WV Code / Chapter 30 / Article 3 / Section 1

## Text

The Legislature hereby finds and declares that the practice of medicine and surgery and the practice of podiatry is a privilege and not a natural right of individuals. As a matter of public policy, it is necessary to protect the public interest through enactment of this article and to regulate the granting of such privileges and their use.

## Nearby sections

- [W. Va. Code § 30-3-1 §30-3-1. Legislative findings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A3_S1.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-3-2 §30-3-2. Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A3_S2.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-3-3 §30-3-3. Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A3_S3.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-3-4 §30-3-4. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A3_S4.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-3-5 §30-3-5. West Virginia Board of Medicine powers and duties continued; appointment and terms of members; vacancies; removal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A3_S5.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-3-6 §30-3-6. Conduct of business of West Virginia Board of Medicine; meetings; officers; compensation; expenses; quorum.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A3_S6.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-3-7 §30-3-7. Powers and duties of West Virginia Board of Medicine.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A3_S7.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-3-7A §30-3-7a. Findings and Rule-making authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A3_S7A.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-3-8 §30-3-8. State health officer to act as secretary of the board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A3_S8.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-3-9 §30-3-9. Records of board; expungement; examination; notice; public information; voluntary agreements relating to alcohol or chemical dependency; confidentiality of same; physician-patient privileges.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A3_S9.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-3-10 §30-3-10. Licenses to practice medicine and surgery or podiatry.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A3_S10.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-3-10A §30-3-10a. Special volunteer medical license; civil immunity for voluntary services rendered to indigents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A3_S10A.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-3-11 §30-3-11. Endorsement of licenses to practice medicine and surgery and podiatry; fees; temporary license; summer camp doctors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A3_S11.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-3-11A §30-3-11a. Endorsement of licenses to practice medicine and surgery as medical school faculty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A3_S11A.md)

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