Bill > HB4495

This bill grants municipalities in West Virginia the authority to regulate sober living housing, which are residences for individuals recovering from substance use disorders, by requiring that any such facility must first apply for and receive permission from the municipality before commencing operations. The bill also specifies that this permission is contingent on the facility obtaining certification, as defined by a related section of the code (§16-59-1), though municipalities have the discretion to either waive this certification requirement or mandate it voluntarily when deciding whether to permit a sober living residence within their city limits. Furthermore, municipalities are empowered to establish their own requirements for periodic renewals and inspections of these sober living facilities.

Health and Social Services

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