(a) Any individual who is not otherwise authorized by law to administer medication may administer medication in locations covered by this article if he or she meets the requirements and provisions of this article. Any person who administers medication pursuant to the provisions of this article shall be exempt from the licensing requirements of chapter thirty of this code.
(b) All licensed health care professionals as defined in this article remain subject to the provisions of their respective licensing laws.
(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, this article shall not be construed to violate or be in conflict with any of the provisions of articles seven or seven-a, chapter thirty of this code.
(d) Any parent or guardian may administer medication to his or her adult or minor child regardless of whether or not the parent or guardian receives compensation for caring for said child. Note: WV Code updated with legislation passed through the 2012 1st Special Session
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