# W. Va. Code § 30-3-2: Purpose

> West Virginia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A3_S2

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 30-3-2
- **Heading:** Purpose
- **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 2

## Text

The purpose of this article is to provide for the licensure and professional discipline of physicians and podiatrists and for the licensure and professional discipline of physician assistants and to provide a professional environment that encourages the delivery of quality medical services within this state.

## 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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