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Public Health Rules in Charleston, WV (2026)

2 verified public health rules for Charleston, West Virginia, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Rodent Control

Charleston occupants must keep their dwelling unit and premises clean and sanitary and are personally responsible for exterminating any insects, rodents, or other pests within the space they occupy.

Charleston Occupant Pest Extermination Duty

Some Restrictions

Sec. 14-113

Every occupant of a dwelling or dwelling unit shall keep in a clean and sanitary condition that part of the dwelling unit and premises which he occupies and controls; shall dispose of all of his garbage and any other organic waste in a clean and sanitary manner by placing it in garbage disposal facilities or garbage storage containers; shall dispose of all of his rubbish in a clean and sanitary...

Syringe Disposal

Any syringe services or needle-exchange program in Charleston needs a state license plus a City Council public hearing near the proposed site before it can operate.

Charleston Needle Exchange Siting Hearing

Significant Restrictions

Sec. 78-381; Sec. 78-384

It shall be unlawful for any person or persons... to operate a harm reduction program that includes the distribution of any hypodermic syringes, needles and other similar objects... without obtaining and having a syringe services program license from the West Virginia Office for Health Facility Licensure and Certification, pursuant to W. Va. Code ch. 16, art. 63... Upon receipt of an applicatio...

Looking for Kanawha County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Charleston city rules.

Public Health Rules in Kanawha County