(a) The Legislature finds that breast feeding is an important, basic act of nurturing that is protected in the interests of maternal and child health.
(b) Notwithstanding any provision of this code to the contrary, a mother may breast feed a child in any location open to the public.
Structure West Virginia Code
Article 1. State Public Health System
§16-1-3. Powers and Duties of the Secretary
§16-1-4. Proposal of Rules by the Secretary
§16-1-5. State Health Officer; Appointment; Qualifications; Term
§16-1-6. Powers and Duties of the Commissioner
§16-1-7. Commissioner Serving on Advisory Boards
§16-1-9a. Regulation of Public Water Systems
§16-1-9b. Permit Approval for Individual Systems With Surface Water Discharge; Reserve Areas
§16-1-9c. Required Update or Completion of Source Water Protection Plans
§16-1-9d. Wellhead and Source Water Protection Grant Program
§16-1-9e. Long-Term Medical Study
§16-1-9f. Inventory of Potential Sources of Significant Contamination
§16-1-12. Receipt and Disbursement of Federal Aid and Other Moneys for Health Purposes
§16-1-13. Hospital Services Revenue Account; Health Facilities Long-Range Plans
§16-1-14. Training of Employees
§16-1-18. Penalties for Violating Provisions of Article
§16-1-19. Child's Right to Nurse; Location Where Permitted; Right Protected