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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.
- §30-1-17 Annual reports.
- §30-1-18 Retired, volunteer and inactive status licenses.
- §30-1-19 Combining board staff functions.
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; application and reporting dates.
- §30-1A-2a Repealed
- §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 construction.
- §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.
- §;30-2-13.
- §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.
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.
- §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.
- §30-3-7a Findings and Rule-making authority.
- §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 rules; annual report; licensure; temporary license; relicensure; job description required; revocation or suspension of licensure; responsibilities of supervising physician; legal responsibility for physician assistants; reporting by health care facilities; identification; limitations on employment and duties; fees; continuing education; unlawful representation of physician assistant as a physician; criminal penalties.
- §30-3-16a Special volunteer physician assistant license; civil immunity for voluntary services rendered to indigents.
- §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 pain.
- §30-3A-3 Acts subject to discipline or prosecution.
- §30-3A-4 Construction of article.
ARTICLE 3B. MOBILE INTENSIVE CARE PARAMEDICS.
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 3D. PHYSICIAN HEALTH PROGRAMS.
- §30-3D-1 Definitions.
- §30-3D-2 Physician health program.
- §30-3D-3 Discretionary authority of boards to designate programs.
ARTICLE 4. WEST VIRGINIA DENTAL PRACTICE ACT.
- §30-4-1 License required to practice.
- §30-4-10a Special volunteer dental hygienist license; civil immunity for voluntary services rendered to indigents.
- §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.
- §30-4-8a Special volunteer dental license; civil immunity for voluntary services rendered to indigents.
- §30-4-9 Dentist from another state; license to practice dentistry in this state.
- §30-4-10 License requirements; dental hygienist.
- §30-4-10a Special volunteer dental hygienist license; civil immunity for voluntary services rendered to indigents.
- §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-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 Repealed
- §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 AND PHARMACIES.
- §30-5-1 Legislative findings.
- §30-5-1b Definitions.
- §30-5-2 Board of pharmacy; appointment, qualifications and terms of members; compensation; powers and duties generally; meetings and notices.
- §30-5-2a Records of board; expungement; examination notice; public information.
- §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; certificates of licensure; rules for licensure; reciprocity; minimum standards.
- §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 Repealed
- §30-5-6a Permits for mail-order houses.
- §30-5-7 Grounds for suspension or revocation of license or disciplinary proceedings; penalties and procedures; temporary suspensions; reporting of disciplinary action.
- §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 dependency; confidentiality of same.
- §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; "list of pharmacists."
- §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.
- §30-5-10a Special volunteer pharmacist license; civil immunity for voluntary services rendered to indigents.
- §30-5-11 Certificate of licensure or permit shall be displayed.
- §30-5-12 Responsibility for quality of drugs dispensed; exception; falsification of labels; deviation from prescription.
- §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.
- §30-5-12c Electronic prescribing.
- §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 pharmacy or drugstore; penalties and fines.
- §30-5-16 Permit for manufacture and packaging of drugs, medicines, cosmetics; distribution of legend drugs; regulations as to sanitation and equipment; penalties; revocation of permit.
- §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 facility or terminally ill patients; requirements; records; violations.
- §30-5-17 Hearings by board upon complaint.
- §30-5-18 Limitation of sale of poisonous, deleterious and habit- forming drugs.
- §30-5-19 Repealed
- §30-5-20 Duty of prosecuting attorney when violation reported.
- §30-5-21 Limitations of article.
- §30-5-22 Repealed
- §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.
- §30-5-30 Administration of immunizations.
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 Continuation of the Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors.
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.
- §30-7-6a Special volunteer registered professional nurse license; civil immunity for voluntary services rendered to indigents.
- §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 titles.
- §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.
- §30-7-19 Circulating registered nurses.
- §30-7A-1 Definitions.
- §30-7A-2 Use of titles.
- §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 Repealed
- §30-7B-9 Reports.
- §30-7B-10 Continuation.
ARTICLE 7C. DIALYSIS TECHNICIANS.
- §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.
- §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.
- §30-8-5a Special volunteer certificate of registration; civil immunity for voluntary services rendered to indigents.
- §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 of Optometry.
- §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.
- §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 Continuation of the Board of Veterinary Medicine.
ARTICLE 10A. ANIMAL EUTHANASIA TECHNICIANS.
- §30-10A-1 Definitions.
- §30-10A-2 Certification required and requirements for certification.
- §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.
- §30-12-1 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.
- §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.
- §30-13-25 Required regulatory board review.
- §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 coordinates, limitations of use; conversion factor for meters to feet.
- §30-13A-28 Complaints; investigations.
- §30-13A-29 Refusal to issue or renew, suspension or revocation; disciplinary action.
- §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 license or educational permit.
- §30-14-5 Examination.
- §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 registration; fee; notice to secretary of state of issuance of certificate; action by secretary of state.
- §30-14-9b Same -- Rights and limitations generally; biennial registration; fee; when practice to cease; admissibility and effect of certificate signed by board; penalty.
- §30-14-10 Renewal of license; fee; refresher training a prerequisite; effect of failure to renew; reinstatement; educational permit.
- §30-14-11 Refusal, suspension or revocation of license; suspension or revocation of certificate of authorization.
- §30-14-11a Records of board; expungement; examination; notice; public information; voluntary agreements relating to alcohol or chemical dependency; confidentiality of same; physician-patient privileges.
- §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.
- §30-14A-5 Special volunteer osteopathic physician assistant certification; civil immunity for voluntary services rendered to indigents.
- §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.
- §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.
- §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.
- §30-17-16 Continuation of the Board of Registration for Sanitarians.
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.
- §30-19-1 Use of descriptive title restricted.
- §30-19-2 Applicable law.
- §30-19-3 Definitions.
- §30-19-4 State Board of Registration of Foresters.
- §30-19-5 Powers and duties of the board.
- §30-19-6 Rulemaking.
- §30-19-7 Fees; special revenue account; administrative fines.
- §30-19-8 General requirements to be certified as a registered forester.
- §30-19-9 General requirements to be registered forestry technician.
- §30-19-10 Qualifications for permit as a forester-in-training or a forestry technician-in-training.
- §30-19-11 License from another state.
- §30-19-12 Renewal requirements.
- §30-19-13 Complaints; investigations; due process procedure; grounds for disciplinary action.
- §30-19-14 Procedures for hearing; right of appeal.
- §30-19-15 Judicial review; appeal to Supreme Court of Appeals.
- §30-19-16 Criminal proceedings; penalties.
- §30-19-17 Single act evidence of practice.
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; members, terms, meetings, officers, oath, compensation and expenses; general provisions.
- §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.
- §30-20-8a Special volunteer physical therapist license, physical therapist assistant license; civil immunity for voluntary services rendered to indigents.
- §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 the Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
- §30-21-17 Special volunteer psychologists license; civil immunity for voluntary services rendered to indigents.
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.
- §30-22-5a Repealed
- §30-22-6 Powers and duties of the board.
- §30-22-7 Rule-making authority.
- §30-22-8 Repealed
- §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; disciplinary action.
- §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.
ARTICLE 23. RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS.
- §30-23-1 License required to practice.
- §30-23-2 Unlawful acts.
- §30-23-3 Applicable law.
- §30-23-4 Definitions.
- §30-23-5 Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board of Examiners.
- §30-23-6 Powers and duties of the board.
- §30-23-6a Repealed
- §30-23-6b Repealed
- §30-23-7 Rule making.
- §30-23-8 Fees; special revenue account; administrative fines.
- §30-23-9 Requirements for Radiologic Technology license.
- §30-23-10 Scope of Practice for a Radiologic Technologist.
- §30-23-11 Scope of Practice for a Radiation Therapist.
- §30-23-12 Exemptions from Radiologic Technology license.
- §30-23-13 Requirements for temporary Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology license.
- §30-23-14 Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology license from another state; license to practice in this state.
- §30-23-15 Requirements for Nuclear Medicine Technologist license.
- §30-23-16 Scope of practice for Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
- §30-23-17 Requirements for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist license.
- §30-23-18 Scope of Practice for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist.
- §30-23-19 Requirements for an apprentice license for Nuclear Medicine Technologists and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists.
- §30-23-20 Requirements for Podiatric Medical Assistant permit.
- §30-23-21 Scope of practice for Podiatric Medical Assistants.
- §30-23-22 License and permit renewal requirements.
- §30-23-23 Display of license.
- §30-23-24 Refusal to issue or renew, suspension or revocation; disciplinary action.
- §30-23-25 Complaints; investigations; notice.
- §30-23-26 Hearing and judicial review.
- §30-23-27 Injunctions.
- §30-23-28 Criminal proceedings; penalties.
- §30-23-29 Single act evidence of practice.
- §30-23-30 Continuation of the West Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board of Examiners.
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 Unlawful acts.
- §30-27-2 Applicable law.
- §30-27-3 Definitions.
- §30-27-4 Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists.
- §30-27-5 Powers and duties of the board.
- §30-27-6 Rulemaking.
- §30-27-7 Fees; special revenue account; administrative fines.
- §30-27-8 Professional license requirements.
- §30-27-9 Professional license from another state; license to practice in this state.
- §30-27-10 Professional license and certificate renewal requirements.
- §30-27-10a Repealed
- §30-27-11 Work permit.
- §30-27-12 Student registration.
- §30-27-13 Display of professional license and permits.
- §30-27-14 Health certificate requirements.
- §30-27-15 School license requirements.
- §30-27-16 Certification requirements to be an instructor in a school.
- §30-27-17 Salon license requirements.
- §30-27-18 Salon management requirements.
- §30-27-19 Booth or chair rental registration requirements.
- §30-27-20 Complaints; investigations; due process procedure; grounds for disciplinary action.
- §30-27-21 Procedures for hearing; right of appeal.
- §30-27-24 Single act evidence of practice.
ARTICLE 28. WEST VIRGINIA OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE ACT.
- §30-28-1 Short title.
- §30-28-2 Applicable law.
- §30-28-3 Definitions.
- §30-28-4 Scope of practice; license and supervision requirements.
- §30-28-5 West Virginia Board of Occupational Therapy.
- §30-28-6 Powers and duties of the board.
- §30-28-7 Rulemaking.
- §30-28-8 Fees; special revenue account; administrative fines.
- §30-28-8a Special volunteer occupational therapist license; civil immunity for voluntary services rendered to indigents.
- §30-28-9 Persons and practices not affected.
- §30-28-10 Qualifications of applicants for license.
- §30-28-11 Examination.
- §30-28-12 Licensees from other jurisdictions; internationally educated applicants.
- §30-28-13 Issuance of a license, limited permit and temporary license.
- §30-28-14 Renewal of license; renewal of lapsed license; suspension, revocation and refusal to renew; reinstatement of revoked license.
- §30-28-15 Special volunteer occupational therapist license; civil immunity for voluntary services rendered to indigents.
- §30-28-16 Complaints; investigations; due process procedure; grounds for disciplinary action.
- §30-28-17 Procedures for hearing; right of appeal.
- §30-28-18 Judicial review.
- §30-28-19 Criminal proceedings; penalties.
- §30-28-20 Single act evidence of practice.
- §30-28-21 Effective dates of certain provisions.
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 law-enforcement training academies.
- §30-29-10 Prohibition of racial profiling.
ARTICLE 29A. STANDARDS FOR PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS TRAINING; REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP AND CERTIFICATION.
- §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
- §30-30-14 Continuation of the Board of Social Work Examiners.
ARTICLE 31. LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS.
- §30-31-1 License required.
- §30-31-2 Applicable law.
- §30-31-3 Definitions.
- §30-31-4 Board of Examiners in Counseling.
- §30-31-5 Powers and duties of the board.
- §30-31-6 Rulemaking.
- §30-31-7 Fees; special revenue account.
- §30-31-7a Repealed
- §30-31-8 Requirements for license to practice counseling.
- §30-31-9 Requirements for a license to practice marriage and family therapy.
- §30-31-10 Renewal requirements.
- §30-31-11 Persons exempted from licensure.
- §30-31-12 Complaints; investigations; due process procedure; grounds for disciplinary action.
- §30-31-13 Procedures for hearing; right of appeal.
- §30-31-16 Disclosure.
- §30-31-17 Single act evidence of practice.
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.
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.
- §30-34-6a Rulemaking authority.
- §30-34-7 Issuance of license; renewal of license; renewal fee; display of license.
- §30-34-8 Criteria for licensure.
- §30-34-9 Temporary student 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 Continuation of the Board of Respiratory Care Practitioners.
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.
- §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 Required regulatory board review.
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.
- §30-39-7 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.
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