§29-29-1. Short Title
This article shall be known as and may be cited to as the "Volunteer for Nonprofit Youth Organizations Act".
§29-29-2. Legislative Purpose
The Legislature finds that: (1) Adventure and recreational activities attractive to nonprofit youth organizations interested in training and inspiring young people from other parts of the United States and throughout the world will contribute significantly to the economy of West Virginia, and enhance the state's reputation as a place to visit and transact business; and
§29-29-3. Definitions
As used in this article: (a) "Applicant" means any emergency medical service applicant, law-enforcement applicant or medical services applicant, that is registered as a volunteer of the nonprofit organization, making application for a nonprofit volunteer permit under the provisions of this article. (b) "Appropriate licensing agency" means the board, department, division or other agency in […]
§29-29-4. Exemption From Professional Licensure
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, any individual rendering services in this state in connection with any event or program offered by the nonprofit youth organization is exempt from obtaining an authorization to practice from the appropriate licensing agency of this state while providing services within the limits of his or her authorization […]
§29-29-5. Powers and Duties of Nonprofit Youth Organization
(a) Before the nonprofit youth organization may issue a nonprofit volunteer permit to an applicant, the organization shall: (1) Gather and maintain the following information for each applicant:
§29-29-6. Revocation of Nonprofit Volunteer Permit
(a) The nonprofit volunteer permit may be revoked at any time by the nonprofit volunteer organization. (b) The nonprofit volunteer organization shall revoke a nonprofit volunteer permit and shall report the revocation to the appropriate licensing agency in every jurisdiction where the individual holds an authorization to practice for the following reasons: (1) Professional incompetence;
§29-29-7. Liability of Permittees and the Nonprofit Volunteer Organization for Volunteer Services
(a) Any claim arising out of the services provided by a permittee or the nonprofit volunteer organization pursuant to this article shall be determined in the same manner and by the same standards as if the permittee was authorized to practice in this state. (b) The nonprofit youth organization shall carry liability insurance in limits […]