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WEST VIRGINIA CODE

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WVC 27 - 16 - 4 §27-16-4. Limitations of article.
Nothing in this article shall be construed to authorize the operation of castration nor the removal of sound organs from the body; but this provision shall not be construed so as to prevent the medical or surgical treatment for sound therapeutic reasons of any person in this state, by a physician licensed by this state, in such a way as may incidentally involve the nullification or destruction of the reproductive functions.

Note: WV Code updated with legislation passed through the 2012 1st Special Session