Within thirty days after the birth of a child with a congenital deformity, the physician, midwife or other person attending the birth shall report to the Department of Health and Human Resources, on forms prescribed by them, the birth of the child.

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Terms Used In West Virginia Code 49-2-503

  • child: means an individual who meets one of the following conditions:

    (A) Is under thirteen years of age. See West Virginia Code 49-1-202

The report shall be solely for the use of the Department of Health and Human Resources and shall not be open for public inspection.