The board may revoke, suspend or refuse to renew any license, or place on probation, or otherwise reprimand a licensee or permit holder, or deny a license to an applicant if it finds that the person:

Terms Used In West Virginia Code 30-34-13

  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.

(a) Is guilty of fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to procure a license or renewal of a license to practice respiratory care;

(b) Is unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence, habits or other causes of incompetence;

(c) Is habitually intemperate in the use of alcoholic beverages;

(d) Is addicted to or has improperly obtained, possessed, used or distributed habit-forming drugs or narcotics;

(e) Is convicted of a felony that materially affects the person's ability to safely practice respiratory care;

(f) Is guilty of dishonest or unethical conduct as determined by the board of respiratory care;

(g) Has practiced respiratory care after his or her license or permit has expired, been suspended or revoked;

(h) Has practiced respiratory care under cover of any permit or license illegally or fraudulently obtained or issued; or

(i) Has violated or aided or abetted others in violation of any provision of this article.