West Virginia CHAPTER 30. — PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
- CHAPTER 30. — PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS.
- ARTICLE 1. — GENERAL PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL STATE BOARDS OF EXAMINATION OR REGISTRATION REFERRED TO IN CHAPTER.
- §30-1-1. — Application of article.
- §30-1-1a. — Legislative findings and declaration.
- §30-1-2. — Oath.
- §30-1-2a. — Required orientation session.
- §30-1-3. — Officers.
- §30-1-4. — Official seal; rules and regulations.
- §30-1-4a. — Lay members of professional boards.
- §30-1-5. — Meetings; quorum; investigatory powers; duties.
- §30-1-6. — Application for license or registration; examination fee; prohibiting discrimination.
- §30-1-7. — Contents of license or certificate of registration.
- §30-1-7a. — Continuing education.
- §30-1-8. — Denial, suspension or revocation of a license or registration; probation; proceedings; effect of suspension or revocation; transcript; report; judicial review.
- §30-1-8a. — Reinstatement of license.
- §30-1-8b. — Mediation of complaints.
- §30-1-9. — Review by circuit court and supreme court of board's refusal to issue; suspension or revocation of license or registration.
- §30-1-10. — Disposition of money fines; legislative audit.
- §30-1-11. — Compensation of members; expenses.
- §30-1-12. — Record of proceedings; register of applicants; certified copies of records prima facie evidence; report to governor and Legislature; public access.
- §30-1-13. — Roster of licensed or registered practitioners.
- §30-1-14. — Remission of certain fees.
- §30-1-15. — Office of executive secretary of the health profession licensing boards; appointment of executive secretary; duties.
- §30-1-16. — Liability limitations of peer review committees and professional standards review committees.
- ARTICLE 1A. — PROCEDURE FOR REGULATION OF OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS.
- §30-1A-1. — Legislative findings.
- §30-1A-2. — Required application for regulation of professional or occupational group.
- §30-1A-2a. — Date applications are due and reporting date.
- §30-1A-3. — Analysis and evaluation of application.
- §30-1A-4. — Public hearing and committee recommendations.
- §30-1A-5. — Reapplication requirements.
- §30-1A-6. — Article not to be construed as limiting new legislation.
- ARTICLE 2. — ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW.
- §30-2-1. — Certificate of good moral character; examination of applicants for license; licenses.
- §30-2-2. — Attorneys from other jurisdictions.
- §30-2-3. — Oath.
- §30-2-4. — Practice without license or oath; penalty; qualification after institution of suits.
- §30-2-5. — Practice by corporations or voluntary associations; penalties; limitations of section.
- §30-2-5a. — Legal corporations.
- §30-2-6. — Annulment or suspension of license for conviction of felony or crime involving moral turpitude.
- §30-2-7. — Suspension or annulment of license for malpractice; appeal.
- §30-2-8. — Security for good behavior; contempt.
- §30-2-9. — Revocation, annulment or suspension of license effective throughout state.
- §30-2-10. — Clerk and sheriff or their deputies not to act as attorneys.
- §30-2-11. — Liability of attorney to client for neglect of duty.
- §30-2-12. — Liability of attorney or agent for loss of debt or money.
- §30-2-13. — Liability of attorney for failure to pay over moneys collected; penalty.
- §30-2-14. — Disbarment for offense under §30-2-13.
- §30-2-15. — Compensation.
- §30-2-16. — Solicitation of employment by or for attorney in cases of personal injury or death; limitation of section; penalty.
- ARTICLE 2A. — MEDICAL LICENSING BOARD.
- §§30-2A-1 to 30-2A-5. — Repealed.
- ARTICLE 3. — WEST VIRGINIA MEDICAL PRACTICE ACT.
- §30-3-1. — Legislative findings.
- §30-3-2. — Purpose.
- §30-3-3. — Short title.
- §30-3-4. — Definitions.
- §30-3-5. — West Virginia board of medicine created; transfer of powers and duties from medical licensing board; appointment and terms of members; vacancies; removal. Repealed.
- §30-3-6. — Conduct of business of West Virginia board of medicine; meetings; officers; compensation; expenses; quorum.
- §30-3-7. — Powers and duties of West Virginia board of medicine.
- §30-3-8. — State director of health to act as secretary of the board.
- §30-3-9. — Records of board; expungement; examination; notice; public information; voluntary agreements relating to alcohol or chemical dependency; confidentiality of same; physician-patient privileges.
- §30-3-10. — Licenses to practice medicine and surgery or podiatry.
- §30-3-10a. — Special volunteer medical license; civil immunity for voluntary services rendered to indigents.
- §30-3-11. — Endorsement of licenses to practice medicine and surgery and podiatry; fees; temporary license; summer camp doctors.
- §30-3-11a. — Endorsement of licenses to practice medicine and surgery as medical school faculty.
- §30-3-12. — Biennial renewal of license to practice medicine and surgery or podiatry; continuing education; rules; fee; inactive license.
- §30-3-13. — Unauthorized practice of medicine and surgery or podiatry; criminal penalties; limitations.
- §30-3-14. — Professional discipline of physicians and podiatrists; reporting of information to Board pertaining to medical professional liability and professional incompetence required; penalties; grounds for license denial and discipline of physicians and podiatrists; investigations; physical and mental examinations; hearings; sanctions; summary sanctions; reporting by the Board; reapplication; civil and criminal immunity; voluntary limitation of license; probable cause determinations.
- §30-3-15. — Medical corporations; podiatry corporations; application for registration; fees; notice to secretary of state of issuance of certificate; action by secretary of state; rights and limitations generally; biennial registration; when practice to cease; admissibility and effect of certificate signed by secretary of board; criminal penalty; severability.
- §30-3-16. — Physician assistants; definitions; board of medicine
- §30-3-17. — Limitation of article.
- §30-3-18. — Continuation of board.
- ARTICLE 3A. — MANAGEMENT OF INTRACTABLE PAIN
- §30-3A-1. — Definitions.
- §30-3A-2. — Limitation on disciplinary sanctions or criminal punishment related to management of intractable pain.
- §30-3A-3. — Acts subject to discipline or prosecution.
- §30-3A-4. — Construction of article.
- ARTICLE 3B. — MOBILE INTENSIVE CARE PARAMEDICS.
- §§30-3B-1 to 30-3B-4. — Repealed.
- ARTICLE 3C. — HEALTH CARE PEER REVIEW ORGANIZATION PROTECTION.
- §30-3C-1. — Definitions.
- §30-3C-2. — Immunity from liability.
- §30-3C-3. — Confidentiality of review organization's records.
- §30-3C-4. — Liability for court costs and attorney fees in certain civil actions.
- ARTICLE 4. — WEST VIRGINIA DENTAL PRACTICE ACT.
- §30-4-1. — License required to practice.
- §30-4-2. — Short title.
- §30-4-3. — Definitions.
- §30-4-4. — Board of dental examiners.
- §30-4-5. — Powers of the board.
- §30-4-6. — Rule-making authority.
- §30-4-7. — Fees; special revenue account; administrative fines.
- §30-4-8. — License requirements; dentists.
- §30-4-9. — Dentist from another state; license to practice dentistry in this state.
- §30-4-10. — License requirements; dental hygienist.
- §30-4-11. — Dental hygienist from another state; license to practice dental hygiene in this state.
- §30-4-12. — License renewal; conditions of renewal.
- §30-4-13. — Temporary permits; dental intern or resident permit; teaching permit; dentist.
- §30-4-14. — Temporary permits; teaching permit; dental hygienist.
- §30-4-15. — Scope of practice; dentist.
- §30-4-16. — Specialties; dentist.
- §30-4-17. — Scope of practice; dental hygienist.
- §30-4-18. — Scope of practice; dental assistant.
- §30-4-19. — Notification; changing dental office; adding dental office.
- §30-4-20. — Refusal to issue or renew, suspension or revocation of license; disciplinary action.
- §30-4-21. — Complaints; investigations.
- §30-4-22. — Hearing and judicial review.
- §30-4-23. — Reinstatement.
- §30-4-24. — Unlawful acts.
- §30-4-25. — Injunctions.
- §30-4-26. — Criminal proceedings; penalties.
- §30-4-27. — Single act evidence of practice.
- §30-4-28. — Dental corporations.
- §30-4-29. — Inapplicability of article.
- §30-4-30. — Continuation of the West Virginia Board of Dental Examiners.
- ARTICLE 4A. — ADMINISTRATION OF GENERAL ANESTHESIA AND PARENTERAL CONSCIOUS SEDATION BY DENTISTS.
- §30-4A-1. — Legislative findings and declaration of purpose.
- §30-4A-2. — Definitions.
- §30-4A-3. — Presumption of Degree of Central Nervous System Depression.
- §30-4A-4. — Requirement for Anesthesia Certificate or Permit.
- §30-4A-5. — Classes of Anesthesia Certificates and Permits.
- §30-4A-6. — Qualifications, Standards Applicable, and Continuing Education Requirements for Anesthesia Certificate or Permit.
- §30-4A-7. — Authority of the West Virginia Board of Dental Examiners to review, inspect and reinspect dentists for issuance of permits. On-site inspection by West Virginia Board of Dental Examiners.
- §30-4A-8. — Office Evaluations.
- §30-4A-9. — Reporting of Death, Serious Complications or Injury.
- §30-4A-10. — Immunity from liability.
- §30-4A-11. — Effect on practicing dentists who are currently administering or supervising general anesthesia or parenteral conscious sedation.
- §30-4A-12. — New applicants.
- §30-4A-13. — Issuance of regular annual permits.
- §30-4A-14. — Waiting period for reapplication or reinspection of facilities.
- §30-4A-15. — Application and annual renewal of regular permits; fees.
- §30-4A-16. — Violations of article; penalties for practicing anesthesia without a permit.
- §30-4A-17. — Appointment of Subcommittee by the West Virginia Board of Dental Examiners; credentials review; and on-site inspections.
- §30-4A-18. — Rule-making authority.
- ARTICLE 4B. — DENTAL LABORATORY SERVICES.
- §30-4B-1. — Definitions.
- §30-4B-2. — Work authorization required; contents; retention.
- §30-4B-3. — Denture identification.
- §30-4B-4. — Review of dental laboratory services.
- §30-4B-5. — Unlawful acts.
- §30-4B-6. — Injunction against unlawful acts.
- §30-4B-7. — Criminal proceedings; penalties.
- §30-4B-8. — Single act evidence of practice.
- ARTICLE 5. — PHARMACISTS, PHARMACY TECHNICIANS, PHARMACY INTERNS
- §30-5-1. — Legislative findings.
- 30-5-1a. — Statement of purpose.
- §30-5-1b. — Definitions.
- §30-5-2. — Board of pharmacy; appointment, qualifications and terms
- §30-5-2a. — Records of board; expungement; examination notice;
- §30-5-3. — When licensed pharmacist required; person not licensed pharmacist, pharmacy technician or licensed intern not to compound prescriptions or dispense poisons or narcotics; licensure of interns; prohibiting the dispensing of prescription orders in absence of practitioner-patient relationship.
- §30-5-3a. — Legislative finding; continuing professional education required.
- §30-5-4. — Use of titles or terms; penalties and fines.
- §30-5-5. — Qualifications for licensure as pharmacist; fees;
- §30-5-5a. — Legislative findings; registration of pharmacy technicians; qualifications; training programs; rules and restrictions.
- §30-5-5b. — Indirect supervision of registered pharmacy technicians during pharmacist's break.
- §30-5-6. — Reciprocal licensure of pharmacists from other states or countries.
- §30-5-6a. — Permits for mail-order houses.
- §30-5-7. — Grounds for suspension or revocation of license or
- §30-5-7a. — Required reporting of information to board pertaining to professional malpractice and convictions; complaints of professional incompetence; reporting forms.
- §30-5-7b. — Voluntary agreements relating to alcohol or chemical
- §30-5-7c. — Authorization for the board of pharmacy to enter into agreements with organizations to form pharmacist recovery networks for treatment of impaired pharmacists, pharmacy interns and pharmacy technicians.
- §30-5-8. — Reports by secretary of board to secretary of state;
- §30-5-9. — Fees.
- §30-5-9a. — Authorization for future fee modifications to be made by rule and authorizing biennial licenses by rule.
- §30-5-10. — Annual renewal of license; fees and notices.
- §30-5-11. — Certificate of licensure or permit shall be displayed.
- §30-5-12. — Responsibility for quality of drugs dispensed;
- §30-5-12a. — Repealed.
- §30-5-12b. — Definitions; selection of generic drug products; exceptions; records; labels; manufacturing standards; rules; notice of substitution; complaints; notice and hearing; immunity.
- §30-5-13. — Each pharmacy to have USP-DI.
- §30-5-14. — Pharmacies to be registered; permit to operate; fees; pharmacist to conduct business.
- §30-5-14a. — Pharmacist-in-charge.
- §30-5-14b. — Use of funds resulting from increased fees.
- §30-5-15. — Professional and technical equipment required for
- §30-5-16. — Permit for manufacture and packaging of drugs,
- §30-5-16a. — Filling of prescriptions more than one year after issuance.
- §30-5-16b. — Partial filling of prescriptions.
- §30-5-16c. — Partial filling of prescriptions for long-term care
- §30-5-17. — Hearings by board upon complaint.
- §30-5-18. — Limitation of sale of poisonous, deleterious and habit- forming drugs.
- §30-5-19. — Rules of board of pharmacy; revocation of permits;
- §30-5-20. — Duty of prosecuting attorney when violation reported.
- §30-5-21. — Limitations of article.
- §30-5-22. — Offenses; penalties.
- §30-5-22a. — Civil immunity for board members; liability limitations of professionals reporting to board; reporting results of litigation to the board; rules.
- §30-5-23. — Relief by injunction.
- §30-5-24. — Validity of article.
- §30-5-25. — Continuation of the board.
- §30-5-26. — Pharmacist requirements to participate in a collaborative pharmacy practice agreement.
- §30-5-27. — Collaborative pharmacy practice agreement.
- §30-5-28. — Rule-making authority.
- §30-5-29. — Collaborative pharmacy practice continuation.
- ARTICLE 6. — BOARD OF FUNERAL SERVICE EXAMINERS.
- §30-6-1. — License required to practice.
- §30-6-2. — Short title.
- §30-6-3. — Definitions.
- §30-6-4. — Board of funeral service examiners.
- §30-6-5. — Powers of the board.
- §30-6-6. — Rule-making authority.
- §30-6-7. — Fees; special revenue account; administrative fines.
- §30-6-8. — Embalmer license requirements.
- §30-6-9. — Funeral director license requirements.
- §30-6-10. — Funeral service license requirements.
- §30-6-11. — Crematory operator certificate requirements.
- §30-6-12. — Licenses or equivalent from another state; license or certificate to practice in this state.
- §30-6-13. — Courtesy cards.
- §30-6-14. — License and certificate renewal; conditions of renewal.
- §30-6-15. — Continuing education.
- §30-6-16. — Inspector and inspection requirements.
- §30-6-17. — Apprenticeship.
- §30-6-18. — Funeral establishment license requirements.
- §30-6-19. — Funeral establishment to be managed by a licensee in charge; license displayed.
- §30-6-20. — Crematory license requirements.
- §30-6-21. — Requirements for cremating.
- §30-6-22. — Disposition of body of deceased person; penalty.
- §30-6-23. — Refusal to issue or renew, suspension or revocation of license; disciplinary action.
- §30-6-24. — Complaints; investigations.
- §30-6-25. — Hearing and judicial review.
- §30-6-26. — Reinstatement.
- §30-6-27. — Unlawful acts.
- §30-6-28. — Injunctions.
- §30-6-29. — Criminal proceedings; penalties.
- §30-6-30. — Single act evidence of practice.
- §30-6-31. — Inapplicability of article.
- §30-6-32. — Termination date.
- ARTICLE 7. — REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL NURSES.
- §30-7-1. — Definitions.
- §30-7-2. — License required to practice.
- §30-7-3. — Board of examiners for registered professional nurses.
- §30-7-4. — Organization and meetings of board; quorum; powers and duties generally; executive secretary; funds.
- §30-7-5. — Schools of nursing; accreditation; standards; surveys and reports; failure to maintain standards.
- §30-7-6. — Qualifications; licensure; fees; temporary permits.
- §30-7-7. — Qualifications and licensure of persons not citizens of United States.
- §30-7-8. — Renewal of licenses; reinstatement; fees; penalties; inactive list.
- §30-7-8a. — Supplemental fees to fund center for nursing; emergency rules.
- §30-7-9. — Contents of license or certificate.
- §30-7-10. — Use of title "registered nurse" and abbreviation thereof.
- §30-7-11. — Denial, revocation or suspension of license; grounds for discipline.
- §30-7-12. — Exceptions.
- §30-7-13. — Prohibitions and penalties.
- §30-7-14. — Injunction or other relief against unlawful acts.
- §30-7-15. — Administration of anesthetics.
- §30-7-15a. — Prescriptive authority for prescription drugs; collaborative relationship with physician requirements; promulgation of rules; classification of drugs to be prescribed; coordination with other boards; coordination with board of pharmacy.
- §30-7-15b. — Eligibility for prescriptive authority; application; fee.
- §30-7-15c. — Form of prescriptions; termination of authority; renewal; notification of termination of authority.
- §30-7-16. — General law applicable.
- §30-7-17. — Continuation of board.
- §30-7-18. — Nursing shortage study commission; legislative findings; members, appointment and expenses; duties.
- ARTICLE 7A. — PRACTICAL NURSES.
- §30-7A-1. — Definitions.
- §30-7A-2. — Use of title "Licensed Practical Nurse"; who may practice.
- §30-7A-3. — Qualifications of applicants for license.
- §30-7A-4. — Application for license or registration; examination fee.
- §30-7A-5. — Board of examiners; powers; duties.
- §30-7A-6. — Examination and licensure of practical nurses; present practitioners.
- §30-7A-7. — Renewal or reinstatement of license.
- §30-7A-7a. — Supplemental fees to fund center for nursing; emergency rules.
- §30-7A-8. — Schools of practical nursing.
- §30-7A-9. — Construction of article; acts not prohibited.
- §30-7A-10. — Disciplinary proceeding; grounds for discipline.
- §30-7A-11. — Prohibited acts; penalties.
- §30-7A-12. — Continuation of board.
- ARTICLE 7B. — CENTER FOR NURSING.
- §30-7B-1. — Legislative findings.
- §30-7B-2. — Definitions.
- §30-7B-3. — West Virginia center for nursing.
- §30-7B-4. — Center's powers and duties.
- §30-7B-5. — Board of directors.
- §30-7B-6. — Board's powers and duties.
- §30-7B-7. — Reimbursement for expenses.
- §30-7B-8. — Special revenue account.
- §30-7B-9. — Reports.
- §30-7B-10. — Continuation.
- ARTICLE 7C. — DELEGATION OF DIALYSIS CARE.
- §30-7C-1. — Definitions.
- §30-7C-2. — Authority to delegate care; dialysis care by trainees in approved program.
- §30-7C-3. — Qualifications; exceptions; application form and fees.
- §30-7C-4. — Use of title "West Virginia dialysis technician" or "dialysis technician"; dialysis technician trainees.
- §30-7C-5. — Authorized activities.
- §30-7C-6. — Approval of training programs and testing standards.
- §30-7C-7. — Powers and duties of Board; rule-making authority.
- §30-7C-8. — Fees.
- §30-7C-9. — Dialysis technician advisory council.
- §30-7C-10. — Disciplinary proceeding; grounds for discipline of a dialysis technician.
- §30-7C-11. — Prohibited acts; penalties.
- §30-7C-12. — Judicial review; appeal to Supreme Court of Appeals.
- §30-7C-13. — Injunction or other relief against unlawful acts.
- ARTICLE 8. — OPTOMETRISTS.
- §30-8-1. — Evidence of qualification to practice and registration required.
- §30-8-2. — Practice of optometry defined.
- §30-8-2a. — Prescriptive authority.
- §30-8-2b. — Expanded prescriptive authority.
- §30-8-3. — Board of optometry; duties; disposition of moneys collected; compensation and expenses.
- §30-8-3a. — Registration of optometric corporations.
- §30-8-3b. — Practice of optometry by optometric corporations; limitations; optometrist-patient relationship not affected; biennial registration; penalty; severability.
- §30-8-4. — Registration prerequisite to practice of optometry; exceptions.
- §30-8-5. — Qualifications of applicant for registration; examination; duties of board as to examinations and certifications; education necessary for use of pharmaceutical agents.
- §30-8-6. — Certificate of registration or exemption shall be displayed.
- §30-8-7. — Biennial renewal of registration; restoration of expired certificate.
- §30-8-8. — Refusal to issue, suspension or revocation of certificate; false and deceptive advertising.
- §30-8-9. — Offenses; penalties; jurisdiction of magistrates.
- §30-8-10. — Unlawful practice of optometry by or for a corporation, etc.; practice in connection with commercial or mercantile establishment; penalties; injunctions.
- §30-8-11. — Continuation of the board.
- ARTICLE 9. — ACCOUNTANTS.
- §30-9-1. — License required to practice.
- §30-9-2. — Definitions.
- §30-9-3. — Board of accountancy; appointment; terms, qualifications of members; removal of members; compensation of members.
- §30-9-4. — Powers of the board.
- §30-9-5. — Rule-making authority.
- §30-9-6. — Fees; special fund; administrative fines.
- §30-9-7. — Issuance of certificate; certificates issued prior to the first day of July, two thousand one.
- §30-9-8. — Education, examination and experience certificate requirements.
- §30-9-9. — Substantial equivalency certificate requirements.
- §30-9-10. — Not substantially equivalent certificate requirements.
- §30-9-11. — Foreign designation certificate requirements.
- §30-9-12. — Certificate renewal; conditions of renewal.
- §30-9-13. — Duty to inform board of denials, suspensions, revocations, limitations.
- §30-9-14. — Holder of out-of-state certificate establishing principal place of business in state.
- §30-9-15. — Public accountants.
- §30-9-16. — Substantial equivalency practice privileges.
- §30-9-17. — Issuance and renewal of permits.
- §30-9-18. — Notification of changes in firm ownership; revocation of permit.
- §30-9-19. — Issuance and renewal of authorizations.
- §30-9-20. — Refuse to issue or renew; suspension, revocation of license; disciplinary action.
- §30-9-21. — Complaints; investigation.
- §30-9-22. — Hearing; judicial review; notification to out-of-state board of accountancy; costs of proceedings.
- §30-9-23. — Reinstatement.
- §30-9-24. — Licensees' working papers; clients' records.
- §30-9-25. — Commissions, referral fees and contingent fees.
- §30-9-26. — Unlawful acts.
- §30-9-27. — Injunctions against unlawful acts.
- §30-9-28. — Criminal proceedings; penalties.
- §30-9-29. — Single act evidence of practice.
- §30-9-30. — Accounting corporations.
- §30-9-31. — Inapplicability of article.
- §30-9-32. — Continuation of the West Virginia Board of Accountancy.
- ARTICLE 10. — VETERINARIANS.
- §30-10-1. — Definitions.
- §30-10-2. — License or permit required; exceptions.
- §30-10-3. — West Virginia board of veterinary medicine; composition; qualifications, appointment and terms of members; vacancies; removal of member; compensation; organization and meetings; quorum; secretary-treasurer; records, etc., open to public; annual report; funds.
- §30-10-3a. — Repealed.
- §30-10-4. — Powers of board.
- §30-10-5. — Status of persons previously licensed.
- §30-10-6. — Application for license; qualifications; determination as to qualifications of applicants and action to be taken.
- §30-10-7. — Examinations; issuance or denial of license authorization of veterinary medical corporations; assistants; fee.
- §30-10-8. — License without examination.
- §30-10-9. — Temporary permits.
- §30-10-10. — License renewal.
- §30-10-11. — Complaints; disciplinary action.
- §30-10-12. — Hearings; administrative procedures act made applicable; grounds for suspension or revocation of license or disciplinary action.
- §30-10-13. — Judicial review.
- §30-10-14. — Reinstatement or relicensing.
- §30-10-15. — Actions to enjoin violations.
- §30-10-16. — Penalties.
- §30-10-17. — Severability.
- §30-10-18. — Veterinary medical corporations -- Application for registration; fee; notice to secretary of state of issuance of certificate; action by secretary of state.
- §30-10-19. — Same -- Rights and limitations generally; biennial registration; fee; when practice to cease; admissibility and effect of certificate signed by board; penalty.
- §30-10-20. — West Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine continued.
- ARTICLE 10A. — ANIMAL EUTHANASIA TECHNICIANS.
- §30-10A-1. — Definitions.
- §30-10A-2. — Certification required and requirements for certification.
- 30-10A-3. — Certified animal euthanasia technicians program; application for certification; and written and practical skills examinations.
- §30-10A-4. — Scope of practice.
- §30-10A-5. — Annual renewal of certification required.
- §30-10A-6. — Recordkeeping.
- §30-10A-7. — Limitations of authority; responsibility; loss of certification; and board's disciplinary authority.
- §30-10A-8. — Drug selection.
- §30-10A-9. — Responsibilities of individual boards, coordination between boards, rule-making authority.
- ARTICLE 11. — CHIROPODISTS-PODIATRISTS.
- §§30-11-1 to 30-11-11. — Repealed.
- ARTICLE 12. — ARCHITECTS.
- §30-12-1. — Board of architects.
- §30-12-2. — Definitions.
- §30-12-3. — Fees.
- §30-12-4. — Registration qualifications.
- §30-12-5. — Registration renewal.
- §30-12-6. — Certificate of registration.
- §30-12-7. — Seal.
- §30-12-8. — Disciplinary powers.
- §30-12-9. — Disciplinary proceedings.
- §30-12-10. — Registration; prima facie evidence.
- §30-12-11. — Prohibition.
- §30-12-11a. — Construction administration services required.
- §30-12-12. — Exceptions.
- §30-12-13. — Enforcement.
- §30-12-14. — Penalties.
- §30-12-15. — Continuation of board.
- ARTICLE 13. — ENGINEERS.
- §30-13-1. — Legislative findings; intent.
- §30-13-2. — General provisions.
- §30-13-3. — Definitions.
- §30-13-4. — Board of registration for professional engineers; appointment and term.
- §30-13-5. — Board qualifications.
- §30-13-6. — Compensation and expenses.
- §30-13-7. — Removal of members and vacancies.
- §30-13-8. — Organization and meetings.
- §30-13-9. — Board powers.
- §30-13-10. — Receipt of fees, fund established, disbursements.
- §30-13-11. — Records and reports.
- §30-13-12. — Roster.
- §30-13-13. — General requirements for registration.
- §30-13-14. — Application and registration fee.
- §30-13-15. — Examinations.
- §30-13-16. — Certificates and seals.
- §30-13-17. — Authorization certificates.
- §30-13-18. — Expirations and renewals.
- §30-13-19. — Reissuance of certificates.
- §30-13-20. — Public works.
- §30-13-21. — Disciplinary action--Revocation, suspension, refusal to issue, restore or renew, probation, civil penalty, reprimand.
- §30-13-22. — Disciplinary action -- Procedures.
- §30-13-23. — Criminal offenses.
- §30-13-24. — Exemptions.
- ARTICLE 13A. — LAND SURVEYORS.
- §30-13A-1. — Legislative findings; license required to practice.
- §30-13A-2. — Short title.
- §30-13A-3. — Definitions.
- §30-13A-4. — Board of surveyors.
- §30-13A-5. — Powers and duties of the board.
- §30-13A-6. — Rule-making authority.
- §30-13A-7. — Fees; special revenue account; administrative fines.
- §30-13A-8. — Education, experience and examination requirements for a surveying license.
- §30-13A-9. — Surveyor intern requirements.
- §30-13A-10. — Surveying license requirements.
- §30-13A-11. — Underground surveying endorsement requirements.
- §30-13A-12. — License, endorsement and certificate from another state; license, endorsement and certificate to practice in this state.
- §30-13A-13. — License and endorsement renewal requirements.
- §30-13A-14. — Inactive license and endorsement requirements.
- §30-13A-15. — Expired license and endorsement requirements.
- §30-13A-16. — Retired license and endorsement requirements.
- §30-13A-17. — Requirements for when a person fails an examination.
- §30-13A-18. — Display of license, endorsement or certificate.
- §30-13A-19. — Signature and seal or stamp.
- §30-13A-20. — Certificate of authorization requirements.
- §30-13A-21. — Certificate of authorization renewal requirements.
- §30-13A-22. — Display of certificate of authorization.
- §30-13A-23. — Surveyor-in-charge requirements.
- §30-13A-24. — Requirements for recording documents.
- §30-13A-25. — Delivery of plat and description; recordation.
- §30-13A-26. — Minimum standards for boundary surveys.
- §30-13A-27. — "West Virginia Coordinate Systems"; definition; plane
- §30-13A-28. — Complaints; investigations.
- §30-13A-29. — Refusal to issue or renew, suspension or revocation;
- §30-13A-30. — Hearing and judicial review.
- §30-13A-31. — Reinstatement.
- §30-13A-32. — Unlawful acts.
- §30-13A-33. — Injunctions.
- §30-13A-34. — Criminal proceedings; penalties.
- §30-13A-35. — Single act evidence of practice.
- §30-13A-36. — Exemption from licensing and regulation.
- §30-13A-37. — Continuation of the West Virginia Board of Professional Surveyors.
- ARTICLE 14. — OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS.
- §30-14-1. — License required.
- §30-14-2. — Definitions.
- §30-14-3. — Board of osteopathy.
- §30-14-4. — Application for examination.
- §30-14-5. — Examination; certificate of license; certificate of authorization for osteopathic medical corporation; certification and establishment of standards for employment of assistants; fee.
- §30-14-6. — Issuance of license without examination; fee.
- §30-14-7. — Reciprocal endorsement fee.
- §30-14-8. — Temporary permits.
- §30-14-8A. — Repealed.
- §30-14-9. — Duties and rights of osteopathic physicians and surgeons.
- §30-14-9a. — Osteopathic medical corporations -- Application for
- §30-14-9b. — Same -- Rights and limitations generally; biennial
- §30-14-10. — Annual renewal of license; fee; refresher training a prerequisite; effect of failure to renew; reinstatement.
- §30-14-11. — Refusal, suspension or revocation of license; suspension or revocation of certificate of authorization.
- §30-14-12. — Offenses; penalties.
- §30-14-12a. — Initiation of suspension or revocation proceedings allowed and required; reporting of information to board pertaining to professional malpractice and professional incompetence required; penalties; probable cause determinations.
- §30-14-12b. — Special volunteer medical license; civil immunity for voluntary services rendered to indigents.
- §30-14-13. — Limitation of article.
- §30-14-14. — Separability clause.
- §30-14-15. — Repealing clause.
- §30-14-16. — Continuation of the West Virginia Board of Osteopathy.
- ARTICLE 14A. — ASSISTANTS TO OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS.
- §30-14A-1. — Osteopathic physician assistant to osteopathic physicians and surgeons; definitions; board of osteopathy rules; certification; temporary certification; recertification; job description required; revocation or suspension of certification; responsibilities of the supervising physician; legal responsibility for osteopathic physician assistants; reporting of disciplinary procedures; identification; limitation on employment and duties; fees; unlawful use of the title of "osteopathic physician assistant"; unlawful representation of an osteopathic physician assistant as a physician; criminal penalties.
- §30-14A-2. — Approval and certification by board of osteopathy.
- §30-14A-3. — Fees.
- §30-14A-4. — Limitation on scope of duties.
- ARTICLE 15. — NURSE-MIDWIVES.
- §30-15-1. — Definitions.
- §30-15-2. — Licenses required.
- §30-15-3. — Qualifications for licensing.
- §30-15-4. — Applications; fee.
- §30-15-5. — Form of licenses; annual registration fee.
- §30-15-6. — Suspension or revocation of licenses.
- §30-15-7. — Limitations of authority; collaborative relationship with physicians.
- §30-15-7a. — Prescriptive authority for prescription drugs; collaborative relationship with physician requirements; promulgation of rules; classification of drugs to be prescribed; consultation with other boards; coordination with board of pharmacy.
- §30-15-7b. — Eligibility for prescriptive authority; application; fee.
- §30-15-7c. — Form of prescription; termination of authority; renewal; notification of termination of authority.
- §30-15-8. — Penalties.
- ARTICLE 16. — CHIROPRACTORS.
- §30-16-1. — Purpose and legislative intent.
- §30-16-2. — License required; exceptions.
- §30-16-3. — Definitions.
- §30-16-4. — West Virginia board of chiropractic; establishment and composition.
- §30-16-5. — Powers and duties of the board.
- §30-16-6. — Application for license; requirements for licensure.
- §30-16-7. — Examination; certificates of license.
- §30-16-8. — Licensing of foreign graduates.
- §30-16-9. — Licensure by endorsement; temporary licensure; restricted licensure.
- §30-16-10. — Licensing chiropractors from other states; fee.
- §30-16-11. — Disciplinary actions.
- §30-16-12. — Impaired chiropractors.
- §30-16-13. — Protected action, immunity and communication.
- §30-16-14. — Enforcement.
- §30-16-15. — Annual renewal; failure to renew; reinstatement.
- §30-16-16. — Initiation of suspension or revocation proceedings allowed and required; reporting of information to board pertaining to professional malpractice and professional incompetence required; penalties.
- §30-16-17. — Who may practice chiropractic; title of chiropractor; minimum education required for spinal manipulation.
- §30-16-18. — Scope of practice; chiropractic assistants; expert testimony.
- §30-16-19. — Duty of chiropractor to observe health rules; reports of health officer and local registrar of vital statistics.
- §30-16-20. — Use of physiotherapeutic devices; electrodiagnostic devices; specialty practice.
- §30-16-21. — Chiropractic corporations.
- §30-16-22. — Offenses; penalties.
- ARTICLE 17. — SANITARIANS.
- §30-17-1. — State board of registration.
- §30-17-2. — Definitions.
- §30-17-3. — Registration of sanitarians required.
- §30-17-4. — Qualifications for registration.
- §30-17-5. — Qualifications for registration as a sanitarian-in- training.
- §30-17-6. — Examination for registration as a sanitarian.
- §30-17-7. — Board of registration for sanitarians.
- §30-17-8. — Terms of office.
- §30-17-9. — Board organization; duties of the board, officers, compensation, seal and meetings.
- §30-17-10. — Record of proceedings; register of applications; register of registered sanitarians and sanitarians-in-training.
- §30-17-11. — Application; fees; renewals, etc.
- §30-17-12. — Suspension or revocation of registration.
- §30-17-13. — Reciprocity.
- §30-17-14. — Use of title.
- §30-17-15. — Violation; penalty.
- ARTICLE 18. — PRIVATE INVESTIGATIVE AND SECURITY SERVICES.
- §30-18-1. — Definitions.
- §30-18-2. — Eligibility requirements for license to conduct the private investigation business.
- §30-18-3. — Application requirements for a license to conduct the private investigation business.
- §30-18-4. — Requirements for employees conducting the private investigation business under a firm license.
- §30-18-5. — Eligibility requirements to be licensed to conduct security guard business.
- §30-18-6. — Application requirements for a license to conduct security guard business.
- §30-18-7. — Requirements for employees conducting security guard business under a firm license.
- §30-18-8. — Prohibitions.
- §30-18-9. — Renewal of license.
- §30-18-10. — Authority of secretary of state.
- §30-18-11. — Penalties.
- §30-18-12. — Action for damages.
- §30-18-13. — Disposition of fees.
- ARTICLE 19. — FORESTERS.
- §30-19-1. — Use of descriptive title restricted.
- §30-19-2. — Definitions.
- §30-19-3. — Board of registration -- Creation; appointment and terms of members.
- §30-19-4. — Board of registration -- Qualifications of members.
- §30-19-5. — Board of registration -- Removal of members; vacancies.
- §30-19-6. — General requirements and categories of licensure.
- §30-19-7. — Expiration and renewal of license; fee.
- §30-19-8. — Determination of qualifications for registration; firms, partnerships, etc., not to be registered.
- §30-19-9. — Reciprocity.
- §30-19-10. — Violations; penalties; enforcement of article; attorney general as legal advisor of board.
- §30-19-11. — Continuation of board.
- ARTICLE 20. — PHYSICAL THERAPISTS.
- §30-20-1. — Legislative findings and declaration of public policy.
- §30-20-2. — Definitions.
- §30-20-3. — License required; exception; firms, associations and corporations engaging in the practice of physical therapy; unauthorized practice of physical therapy.
- §30-20-4. — West Virginia board of physical therapy continued;
- §30-20-5. — Powers and duties of board; funds of board.
- §30-20-6. — Qualifications of applicants for license; application fee.
- §30-20-7. — Examination of applicants.
- §30-20-8. — Issuance of license; renewal of license; renewal fee; display of license.
- §30-20-9. — Temporary permits.
- §30-20-10. — Suspension or revocation of license or temporary permit.
- §30-20-11. — Procedures for hearing.
- §30-20-12. — Judicial review; appeal to supreme court of appeals; legal representation for board.
- §30-20-13. — Penalties.
- §30-20-14. — Actions to enjoin violations.
- §30-20-15. — Termination date.
- ARTICLE 21. — PSYCHOLOGISTS; SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS.
- §30-21-1. — Legislative findings and declaration of public policy.
- §30-21-2. — Definitions.
- §30-21-3. — License required; firms, associations and corporations engaging in the practice of psychology.
- §30-21-4. — Duties of licensee; construction of article.
- §30-21-5. — Creation of board of examiners of psychologists; members, terms, meetings, officers, oath and compensation; general provisions.
- §30-21-6. — Powers and duties of board; funds of board.
- §30-21-7. — Qualifications of applicants; exceptions; applications; fee.
- §30-21-7a. — Eligibility for school psychologist resident.
- §30-21-7b. — Eligibility for licensed school psychologist.
- §30-21-7c. — Eligibility for licensed school psychologist independent practitioner.
- §30-21-7d. — Eligibility for current school psychologist.
- §30-21-7e. — Eligibility of doctoral applicants.
- §30-21-8. — Issuance of license; renewal of license; renewal fee; display of license.
- §30-21-8a. — Issuance of license; renewal of license; renewal fee; display of license.
- §30-21-9. — Temporary permits.
- §30-21-10. — Suspension or revocation of license or temporary permit.
- §30-21-10a. — Rulemaking.
- §30-21-11. — Procedures for hearing.
- §30-21-12. — Judicial review; appeal to supreme court of appeals; legal representation for board.
- §30-21-13. — Penalties.
- §30-21-14. — Actions to enjoin violations.
- §30-21-15. — Severability.
- §30-21-16. — Continuation of board.
- ARTICLE 22. — LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS.
- §30-22-1. — License required to practice.
- §30-22-2. — Unlawful acts.
- §30-22-3. — Applicable law.
- §30-22-4. — Definitions.
- §30-22-5. — Board of Landscape Architects.
- §30-22-6. — Powers and duties of the board.
- §30-22-7. — Rule-making authority.
- §30-22-8. — Fees; special revenue account; administrative fines.
- §30-22-9. — Education, experience and examination requirements for licensure.
- §30-22-10. — License requirements.
- §30-22-11. — License from another jurisdiction; license to practice in this state.
- §30-22-12. — License renewal requirements.
- §30-22-13. — Inactive license requirements.
- §30-22-14. — Retired license requirements.
- §30-22-15. — Reinstatement.
- §30-22-16. — Temporary permits.
- §30-22-17. — Display of license.
- §30-22-18. — Seal requirements.
- §30-22-19. — Certificate of authorization requirements.
- §30-22-20. — Certificate of authorization renewal requirements.
- §30-22-21. — Display of certificate of authorization.
- §30-22-22. — Exemptions from article.
- §30-22-23. — Refusal to issue or renew, suspension or revocation;
- §30-22-24. — Complaints; investigations; notice.
- §30-22-25. — Hearing and judicial review.
- §30-22-26. — Injunctions.
- §30-22-27. — Criminal proceedings; penalties.
- §30-22-28. — Single act evidence of practice.
- §30-22-29. — Continuation of West Virginia Board of Landscape Architects.
- §30-22-5a. — Limited fee increase.
- ARTICLE 23. — RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS.
- §30-23-1. — Legislative findings and declarations of public policy.
- §30-23-2. — Definitions.
- §30-23-3. — License required.
- §30-23-4. — Creation of board of examiners of radiologic technologists; members; appointment by governor; qualifications; terms; vacancies; officers; oath; compensation; general provisions.
- §30-23-5. — Board of examiners; powers and duties; funds of board.
- §30-23-6. — Qualifications of applicants; exceptions; applications; fee.
- §30-23-6a. — Podiatric medical assistants; permit requirements.
- §30-23-6b. — Scope of practice for podiatric medical assistants.
- §30-23-7. — Issuance of license; renewal of license; renewal fee.
- §30-23-8. — Temporary permits.
- §30-23-9. — Suspension or revocation of license or permits.
- §30-23-10. — Procedures for hearing.
- §30-23-11. — Judicial review; appeal to supreme court of appeals; legal representation for board.
- §30-23-12. — Actions to enjoin violations.
- §30-23-13. — Penalties.
- §30-23-14. — Termination of Board.
- ARTICLE 24. — QUALIFICATION OF ARMED FORCES HEALTH TECHNICIANS FOR CIVILIAN HEALTH OCCUPATIONS.
- §30-24-1. — Legislative findings; rule of construction.
- §30-24-2. — Qualification for examination for license as a registered professional nurse.
- §30-24-3. — Qualification for examination for license as a licensed practical nurse.
- §30-24-4. — Qualification for examination for license as a dental hygienist.
- §30-24-5. — Qualification for examination for registration as a sanitarian.
- §30-24-6. — Qualification for examination for license as a licensed physical therapist.
- §30-24-7. — Records required to be kept; reports to Legislature.
- ARTICLE 25. — NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS.
- §30-25-1. — Definitions.
- §30-25-2. — West Virginia nursing home administrators licensing board; creation; appointment, qualification, term, etc., of members; vacancies; meetings, quorum; chairman; salaries and expenses.
- §30-25-3. — Administrator's license required.
- §30-25-4. — Qualifications for license; exceptions; application; fees.
- §30-25-5. — Issuance of license; renewal of license; renewal fee; display of license.
- §30-25-6. — Emergency permit.
- §30-25-7. — Powers and duties of board.
- §30-25-8. — Suspension or revocation of license or emergency permit.
- §30-25-9. — Procedure for hearings.
- §30-25-10. — Judicial review; appeal to supreme court of appeals; legal representation for board.
- §30-25-11. — Severability.
- ARTICLE 26. — HEARING-AID DEALERS AND FITTERS.
- §30-26-1. — Definitions.
- §30-26-2. — Engaging in practice of hearing-aid dealer or trainee without license prohibited; exceptions.
- §30-26-3. — West Virginia board of hearing-aid dealers created; members; qualifications; term; oath; salary and expenses; powers and duties.
- §30-26-4. — Powers and duties of the state department of health.
- §30-26-5. — Application for licenses; qualifications of applicants; fees; duties of the board with respect thereto.
- §30-26-6. — Standards, scope and subject of examination.
- §30-26-7. — Results of examination disclosed to applicant; issuance of license; fees.
- §30-26-8. — Posting of license required; duplicate copies.
- §30-26-9. — Renewal of license.
- §30-26-10. — Notification of change of address of licensee required.
- §30-26-11. — Reciprocity.
- §30-26-12. — Temporary trainee permits.
- §30-26-13. — Refusal to issue, suspension or revocation of license or trainee permit; false and deceptive advertising.
- §30-26-14. — Matters to be ascertained by licensee prior to the sale or fitting of hearing aids.
- §30-26-15. — Receipt required to be furnished to a person supplied with hearing aid; information required; right to rescind purchase agreement.
- §30-26-16. — Hearing procedures; judicial review.
- §30-26-17. — Prohibited acts and practices.
- §30-26-18. — Offenses and penalties.
- §30-26-19. — Injunction.
- §30-26-20. — Construction and severability.
- ARTICLE 27. — BOARD OF BARBERS AND COSMETOLOGISTS.
- §30-27-1. — Board of barbers and cosmetologists; salary of board director; appointment, qualifications and terms of board members; compensation and expenses of members; powers and duties of board.
- §30-27-2. — Revocation of license for violation.
- §30-27-3. — Qualifications of applicants; fees; examinations; licensure.
- §30-27-4. — Renewal of license; fee; penalty for late renewal; withdrawal from active practice.
- §30-27-5. — Student's permit; qualifications; fee.
- §30-27-6. — Display of license.
- §30-27-7. — Shop to be managed by licensed barbers and beauticians; sign.
- §30-27-8. — License to own or operate schools of barbering or beauty culture; application for license; qualifications; inspection; license fee; rules and regulations; suspension, etc., of license; qualifications and registration of instructors; registration fee; administrative procedures.
- §30-27-9. — Health certificate and photograph required.
- §30-27-10. — Requirements to operate shops and schools; sanitary rules.
- §30-27-10a. — Booth or chair rental; registration; fee; reporting requirements.
- §30-27-11. — Grounds for cancellation or refusal to issue or renew license.
- §30-27-12. — Violation to constitute misdemeanor; penalty; concurrent jurisdiction; injunction.
- §30-27-13. — Chapter thirty, article one, applicable to board.
- §30-27-14. — Collections and expenditures; disposition of funds.
- §30-27-15. — Validity of certificates of registration and rules issued by board of barbers and beauticians.
- §30-27-16. — Separability; conflicting acts repealed.
- §30-27-17. — Continuation of board.
- ARTICLE 28. — WEST VIRGINIA OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE ACT.
- §30-28-1. — Short title.
- §30-28-2. — Declaration of purpose.
- §30-28-3. — Definitions.
- §30-28-4. — License required; treatment by referral only; limitation on practice by assistant.
- §30-28-5. — West Virginia board of occupational therapy; establishment; terms of office; vacancies; removal of members; meetings; compensation.
- §30-28-6. — Powers and duties of board.
- §30-28-7. — License required; persons and practices not affected.
- §30-28-8. — Qualifications of applicants for license.
- §30-28-9. — Examination.
- §30-28-10. — Waiver of requirements for licensure.
- §30-28-11. — Issuance of a license.
- §30-28-12. — Renewal of license.
- §30-28-13. — Suspension and revocation of license; refusal to renew.
- §30-28-14. — Procedures for hearing.
- §30-28-15. — Fees.
- §30-28-16. — Judicial review; appeal to supreme court of appeals; legal representation for board.
- §30-28-17. — Penalties.
- §30-28-18. — Actions to enjoin violations.
- ARTICLE 29. — LAW-ENFORCEMENT TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION.
- §30-29-1. — Definitions.
- §30-29-2. — Law-enforcement training subcommittee.
- §30-29-3. — Duties of the governor's committee and the subcommittee.
- §30-29-4. — Special revenue account -- Collections; disbursements; administrative expenses.
- §30-29-5. — Certification requirements.
- §30-29-6. — Review of certification.
- §30-29-7. — Compliance.
- §30-29-8. — Compensation for employees attending law-enforcement training academy; limitations; agreements to reimburse employers for wages and expenses of employees trained but not continuing employment.
- §30-29-9. — Special railroad police permitted to attend
- §30-29-10. — Prohibition of racial profiling.
- ARTICLE 29A. — STANDARDS FOR PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS TRAINING; REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP AND CERTIFICATION.
- §§30-29A-1 to 30-29A-7. — Repealed.
- ARTICLE 30. — SOCIAL WORKERS.
- §30-30-1. — Purpose.
- §30-30-2. — Definitions.
- §30-30-3. — Board of social work examiners.
- §30-30-4. — License required; penalties; exceptions.
- §30-30-5. — License classification; qualification.
- §30-30-6. — Exemptions from requirements.
- §30-30-7. — Grounds for disciplinary proceedings.
- §30-30-8. — Disciplinary proceedings.
- §30-30-8a. — Reporting unethical conduct and unlicensed practice.
- §30-30-9. — Temporary permit to practice social work.
- §30-30-10. — Renewal of license.
- §30-30-11. — Fees; contributions.
- §30-30-12. — Privileged communications.
- §30-30-13. — Repealed.
- ARTICLE 31. — LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS.
- §30-31-1. — Legislative purpose.
- §30-31-2. — Definitions.
- §30-31-3. — Activities exempted; persons exempted from licensing; limitations on licensed professional counselors.
- §30-31-4. — Board of examiners in counseling; appointment and qualifications of members.
- §30-31-5. — Powers and duties of board; disposition of board funds.
- §30-31-6. — License required.
- §30-31-7. — Qualifications of applicants for license; application fee.
- §30-31-7a. — Restricted practice license for addictions counselors.
- §30-31-8. — Issuance of license; renewal of license; renewal fee; information required in application for renewal.
- §30-31-9. — Suspension or revocation of license.
- §30-31-10. — Procedures for hearing.
- §30-31-11. — Judicial review; appeal to supreme court of appeals; legal representation for board.
- §30-31-12. — Penalties.
- §30-31-13. — Disclosure.
- §30-31-14. — Actions to enjoin violations.
- §30-31-15. — Continuation of the West Virginia Board of Examiners in Counseling.
- ARTICLE 32. — SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS AND AUDIOLOGISTS.
- §30-32-1. — Purpose and legislative intent.
- §30-32-2. — Definitions.
- §30-32-3. — Speech-language pathology and audiology assistants.
- §30-32-4. — Persons and practices affected.
- §30-32-5. — Persons and practices not affected.
- §30-32-6. — Exemption from civil liability.
- §30-32-7. — Board of examiners for speech-language pathology and audiology.
- §30-32-8. — Meetings of the board.
- §30-32-9. — Compensation.
- §30-32-10. — Powers and duties of the board.
- §30-32-11. — Funds.
- §30-32-12. — Qualifications for license.
- §30-32-13. — Waiver of requirements.
- §30-32-14. — Provisional license.
- §30-32-15. — License renewal.
- §30-32-16. — Reinstatement of expired licenses.
- §30-32-17. — Disciplinary actions.
- §30-32-18. — Procedures for hearing.
- §30-32-19. — Judicial review; appeal to supreme court of appeals; legal counsel.
- §30-32-20. — Actions to enjoin violations.
- §30-32-21. — Penalties.
- §30-32-22. — Continuation of board.
- §30-32-23. — Severability.
- ARTICLE 33. — TATTOO STUDIO BUSINESS.
- §§30-33-1 to 30-33-7. — Repealed.
- ARTICLE 34. — BOARD OF RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONERS.
- §30-34-1. — License required to practice.
- §30-34-2. — Definitions.
- §30-34-3. — Board of respiratory care.
- §30-34-4. — Organization and meetings of board; quorum; expenses.
- §30-34-5. — Board responsibilities.
- §30-34-6. — Powers of the board; fund.
- §30-34-7. — Issuance of license; renewal of license; renewal fee; display of license.
- §30-34-8. — Criteria for licensure.
- §30-34-9. — Temporary permits.
- §30-34-10. — Prohibitions and penalties.
- §30-34-11. — Examination requirement; termination of temporary licenses.
- §30-34-12. — Professional identification.
- §30-34-13. — Disciplinary criteria.
- §30-34-14. — Due process procedure.
- §30-34-15. — Exceptions.
- §30-34-16. — Practice of medicine prohibited.
- §30-34-17. — Termination.
- ARTICLE 35. — BOARD OF DIETITIANS.
- §30-35-1. — License to practice.
- §30-35-2. — Definitions.
- §30-35-2a. — Scope of practice.
- §30-35-3. — Board of licensed dietitians.
- §30-35-4. — Powers and duties of board.
- §30-35-5. — Fees; special revenue account; expenditures and transfers.
- §30-35-6. — Provisional permits; renewals; fees.
- §30-35-7. — Qualifications; licensure; examinations; waivers and fees.
- §30-35-8. — Renewal of licenses; reinstatement; fees; penalties; inactive lists.
- §30-35-9. — Contents of license or provisional permit.
- §30-35-10. — Denial, revocation or suspension of license; grounds for discipline.
- §30-35-11. — Procedures for hearing.
- §30-35-12. — Judicial review.
- §30-35-13. — Actions to enjoin violations.
- §30-35-14. — Prohibitions and penalties.
- §30-35-15. — Continuation of board.
- ARTICLE 36. — ACUPUNCTURISTS.
- §30-36-1. — License required to practice.
- §30-36-2. — Definitions.
- §30-36-3. — Board established.
- §30-36-4. — Board membership.
- §30-36-5. — Officers.
- §30-36-6. — Quorum; meetings; reimbursement; staff.
- §30-36-7. — Rule-making authority; miscellaneous powers and duties.
- §30-36-8. — Acupuncture board fund; fees; expenses; disposition of funds.
- §30-36-9. — License required; exemptions.
- §30-36-10. — Qualifications of applicants.
- §30-36-11. — Applications for license.
- §30-36-12. — Issuance of license.
- §30-36-13. — Scope of license.
- §30-36-14. — Term and renewal of licenses; advertisements.
- §30-36-15. — Reciprocal licensure of acupuncturists from other states or countries.
- §30-36-16. — Inactive status; reinstatement of expired license.
- §30-36-17. — Surrender of license by licensee.
- §30-36-18. — Reprimands, probations, suspensions and revocations; grounds.
- §30-36-19. — Due process procedure.
- §30-36-20. — Continuation of the West Virginia Acupuncture Board.
- ARTICLE 37. — MASSAGE THERAPISTS.
- §30-37-1. — License required to practice.
- §30-37-2. — Definitions.
- §30-37-3. — Board established; membership; terms.
- §30-37-4. — Quorum meetings; officers; reimbursement; staff.
- §30-37-5. — Massage therapy board fund; fees; expenses; disposition of funds.
- §30-37-6. — Duties of board; authorization to propose rules and fees.
- §30-37-7. — Requirements for licensure; renewal of licenses; reinstatement; penalties.
- §30-37-8. — Enforcement.
- §30-37-9. — Hearing for revocation, suspension, other discipline, nonrenewal of license.
- §30-37-10. — Prohibitions and penalties.
- §30-37-11. — Exemptions.
- §30-37-12. — Continuation of board.
- ARTICLE 38. — THE REAL ESTATE APPRAISER LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION ACT.
- §30-38-1. — Real estate appraiser license required; exceptions.
- §30-38-2. — Short title.
- §30-38-3. — Definitions.
- §30-38-4. — Classifications of licensure and certification; authority of appraisers; classification and license or certificate number required on all documents; corporations.
- §30-38-5. — Licensure and certification of nonresidents; consent to service of process; temporary registration; license by reciprocity.
- §30-38-6. — Board created; appointments, qualifications, terms, oath, removal of members; quorum; meetings; disqualification from participation; compensation; records; employing staff.
- §30-38-7. — General powers and duties.
- §30-38-8. — Board fund; disposition of funds.
- §30-38-9. — Rulemaking.
- §30-38-10. — Civil liability for board members; liability limitations of professionals reporting to board.
- §30-38-11. — Applications for license or certification; renewals.
- §30-38-12. — Refusal to issue or renew license or certification; suspension or revocation; grounds for disciplinary action.
- §30-38-13. — Disciplinary proceedings.
- §30-38-14. — Hearings; orders; entry of order without notice and hearing; judicial review; appeals to supreme court of appeals.
- §30-38-15. — Penalties.
- §30-38-16. — Collection of appraisal fees.
- §30-38-17. — Standards of professional appraisal practice.
- §30-38-18. — Attorney general opinions and duties.
- §30-38-19. — Real Estate Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board continued.
- ARTICLE 39. — UNIFORM ATHLETE AGENTS ACT.
- §30-39-1. — Short title.
- §30-39-2. — Definitions.
- §30-39-3. — Service of process; subpoenas.
- §30-39-4. — Athlete agents: registration required; void contracts.
- §30-39-5. — Registration as athlete agent; form; requirements.
- 30-39-6. — Certificate of registration; issuance or denial; renewal.
- §30-39-7. — Suspension, revocation, or refusal to renew registration.
- §30-39-8. — Temporary registration.
- §30-39-9. — Registration and renewal fees.
- §30-39-10. — Required form of contract.
- §30-39-11. — Notice to educational institution.
- §30-39-12. — Student-athlete's right to cancel.
- §30-39-13. — Required records.
- §30-39-14. — Prohibited conduct.
- §30-39-15. — Criminal penalties.
- §30-39-16. — Civil remedies.
- §30-39-17. — Administrative penalty.
- §30-39-18. — Uniformity of application and construction.
- §30-39-19. — Electronic signatures in global and national commerce act.
- §30-39-20. — Severability.
- §30-39-21. — Effective date.
- ARTICLE 40. — WEST VIRGINIA REAL ESTATE LICENSE ACT.
- §30-40-1. — Legislative findings.
- §30-40-2. — Short title.
- §30-40-3. — License required.
- §30-40-4. — Definitions.
- §30-40-5. — Scope of practice; exceptions.
- §30-40-6. — Commission created; membership; appointment and removal of members; qualifications; terms; organization.
- §30-40-7. — General powers and duties.
- §30-40-8. — Rule-making authority.
- §30-40-9. — Fees; special revenue account; administrative fines.
- §30-40-10. — Civil liability for commission members; liability limitations of person reporting to commission.
- §30-40-11. — Application for license.
- §30-40-12. — Qualifications for broker's license.
- §30-40-13. — Qualifications for salesperson's license.
- §30-40-14. — Prelicense education.
- §30-40-15. — Licensing nonresidents.
- §30-40-16. — Continuing professional education.
- §30-40-17. — Place of business; branch offices; display of certificates; custody of license certificates; change of address; change of employer by a salesperson or associate broker; license certificates; term of license.
- §30-40-18. — Trust fund accounts.
- §30-40-19. — Refusal, suspension or revocation of a license.
- §30-40-20. — Complaints; investigation.
- §30-40-21. — Hearings; judicial review; cost of proceedings.
- §30-40-22. — Penalties for violations.
- §30-40-23. — Single act evidence of practice.
- §30-40-24. — Injunctions; criminal proceedings.
- §30-40-25. — Collection of compensation.
- §30-40-26. — Duties of licensees.
- §30-40-27. — Duration of existing licenses.
- §30-40-28. — Continuation of the West Virginia Real Estate Commission.