(a) The secretary may establish a state public health system.
(b) As necessary for the effective, efficient, and economical operation of the system, the secretary may from time to time delegate, assign, transfer, or combine responsibilities or duties to or among employees of the department.
(c) Within the limits of applicable federal law, the secretary may require every applicant for a license, permit, certificate of registration, or registration under this chapter to place his or her social security number on the application.
(d) The secretary may appoint advisory councils.
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