It is hereby declared to be the policy of the State of West Virginia that all persons desiring to perform contracting work in this state be duly licensed to ensure capable and skilled craftsmanship utilized in construction projects in this state, both public and private; fair bidding practices between competing contractors through uniform compliance with the laws of this state; and protection of the public from unfair, unsafe, and unscrupulous bidding and construction practices.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations
Article 42. West Virginia Contractor Licensing Act
§30-42-5. Administrative Duties and Powers of the Board; Rules
§30-42-6. Necessity for License; Exemptions
§30-42-7. Application for and Issuance of License
§30-42-8. Licenses; Expiration Date; Fees; Renewal
§30-42-9. Unlawful Use, Assignment, Transfer of License; Revocation
§30-42-10. Prerequisites to Obtaining Building Permit; Mandatory Written Contracts
§30-42-11. Informational List for Basic Universal Design Features
§30-42-12. Notice Included With Invitations to Bid and Specifications
§30-42-13. License Renewal, Lapse, and Reinstatement
§30-42-14. Violation of Article; Injunction; Criminal Penalties
§30-42-15. Disciplinary Powers of the Board
§30-42-19. Board Authorized to Provide Training
§30-42-20. Nonapplicability of Local Ordinances; Exclusive License