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WEST VIRGINIA CODE

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WVC 31 - 20 - 5 B §31-20-5b. Prohibition against use or possession of tobacco products by inmates held by regional facility authority in regional jails operated solely by the authority; authorization to establish smoking cessation program.

Notwithstanding any provision of this code to the contrary, the authority shall prohibit the use or possession of tobacco products by inmates held in facilities operated solely by the authority. The authority may establish smoking cessation programs to facilitate the prohibition set forth in this section.

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