General Provisions and Definitions. | MidpageGeneral Provisions and Definitions.
49-1-101Short title; intent of recodification.49-1-102Legislative Intent; continuation of existing statutory provisions; no increase in funding obligations.49-1-103Operative date of enactment; effect on existing law.49-1-104West Virginia Code replacement; no increase of funding obligations to be construed.49-1-105Purpose.49-1-106Location of child welfare services; state and federal cooperation; juvenile services.49-1-201Definitions related, but not limited to, child abuse and neglect.49-1-202Definitions related, but not limited, to adult, child, developmental disability, and transitioning adult status.49-1-203Definitions related, but not limited to, licensing and approval of programs.49-1-204Definitions related, but not limited, to custodians, legal guardians and family.49-1-205Definitions related, but not limited, to developmental disabilities.49-1-206Definitions related, but not limited to, child advocacy, care, residential, and treatment programs.49-1-207Definitions related to court actions.49-1-208Definitions related, but not limited, to state and local agencies.49-1-209Definitions related, but not limited, to missing children.