West Virginia Code Article 29-22 (2024)

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What is West Virginia Code 16 29 1 and 16 29 2? ›

§16-29-1. Copies of health care records to be furnished to patients. Next§16-29-2. Reasonable expenses to be reimbursed.

§29-12-5. Powers and duties of board. Next§29-12-5a. Liability insurance for county boards of education, their employees and members, the county superintendent of schools, and public charter schools electing to obtain coverage; written notice of coverage to insureds.

(a) Every person has a right to inspect or copy any public record of a public body in this state, except as otherwise expressly provided by section four of this article. (b) A request to inspect or copy any public record of a public body shall be made directly to the custodian of such public record.

Brandishing deadly weapons; threatening or causing breach of the peace; criminal penalties. It shall be unlawful for any person armed with a firearm or other deadly weapon, whether licensed to carry the same or not, to carry, brandish or use such weapon in a way or manner to cause, or threaten, a breach of the peace.

Declaration of Purpose. This article is enacted to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public as well as public and private property by assuring the competence of those who perform electrical work through licensure by the state Fire Marshal of the state Fire Commission.

West Virginia is an at-will jurisdiction, which means that either the employer or the employee, absent contractual or statutory (e.g., anti-discrimination, anti-retaliation) provisions, may end the employment relationship without cause and for any or no reason. Cook v. Heck's, Inc., 342 S.E.2d 453, 457 (W. Va.

Stop and ID laws are not explicitly codified in West Virginia statutes. If law enforcement officers have reasonable suspicion to believe that a driver is under the influence of alcohol or drugs, they may request information, such as the driver's name, address, and date of birth.

Video Recording Law

While you can legally record video in public places without consent, if a person asks you to stop recording them, you should stop. The exception to this rule is recording police officers doing their job. However, if your recording is interfering with their job, this is when it becomes an issue.

Although the US Supreme Court never ruled on the constitutionality of the state's creation, decisions such as those in Virginia v. West Virginia have led to a de facto recognition of the state that is now considered unassailable.

Once the defense of entrapment is raised, the burden is on the state to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant was not entrapped. There are two elements to the defense of entrapment: (1) an inducement by the state to commit the crime, and (2) the absence of predisposition on the part of the defendant.

What is disturbing the peace in West Virginia? ›

§61-6-26. Disturbing the peace. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to disturb the peace, quite and comfort of any neighborhood by creating any disturbing or unreasonably loud noise. (b) It is the intent of this section to prohibit all noises that are disturbing or unreasonably loud.

What To Know About Laws Regarding the Use of Technology When Driving in West Virginia. According to the WV Division of Motor Vehicles, a law banning cell phone use and texting while driving if a motorist isn't using hands-free technology went into effect in July 2012.

Use or possession of tobacco or tobacco products, alternative nicotine products or vapor products by persons under the age of 18 years; penalties.

§61-2-29. Abuse or neglect of incapacitated adult; definitions; penalties. Next§61-2-29a. Death of an incapacitated adult by a caregiver.

Treason defined; degree of proof. Treason against the state shall consist only in levying war against it, or in adhering to its enemies, giving them aid and comfort. No person shall be convicted of treason unless on the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act, or on confession in open court.

An injunction (except in the case of any personal representative, or other person from whom, in the opinion of the court or judge awarding the same, it may be improper to require bond) shall not take effect until bond be given in such penalty as the court or judge awarding it may direct, with condition to pay the ...