The governing body of a municipality may create, establish and maintain a municipal board of health organized pursuant to and with the powers and duties prescribed by this article. The territorial jurisdiction of any municipal board of health is an area including the municipality and all points within a distance of one mile from the limits of the municipality.
Structure West Virginia Code
Article 2. Local Boards of Health
§16-2-3. Authority to Create, Establish and Maintain County Boards of Health; Service Area
§16-2-4. Authority to Create, Establish and Maintain Municipal Boards of Health; Service Area
§16-2-5. Authority to Create, Establish and Maintain Combined Local Boards of Health; Service Area
§16-2-11. Local Board of Health; Powers and Duties
§16-2-13. Local Health Officer; Powers and Duties
§16-2-16. Food Handler Examinations and Cards
§16-2-17. Event Permit Fees Good for a Year, Reciprocity From Other State Health Departments