West Virginia Code 30-16-5 – Powers and duties of the board
(a) The board shall:
Terms Used In West Virginia Code 30-16-5
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- State: when applied to a part of the United States and not restricted by the context, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" also include the said district and territories. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10
(1) Administer, coordinate and enforce the provisions of this article, evaluate the qualifications of applicants, supervise the examination of applicants, issue or deny original or endorsement licenses;
(2) Investigate allegations of violations of this article and impose penalties if violations of this article have occurred;
(3) Propose rules for legislative approval in accordance with the provisions of article three, chapter twenty-nine-a of this code, which shall after adoption govern and control the professional conduct of every person who holds a license to practice chiropractic in this state, and which shall include, but not be limited to, rules that:
(A) Delineate qualifications for licensure, including qualifications for practice in specialties;
(B) Specify requirements for the renewal of licensure;
(C) Set forth procedures for licensure of chiropractors;
(D) Establish a fee schedule for the amount and payment of all fees and charges;
(E) Establish standards of professional conduct;
(F) Establish procedures for disciplinary actions and complaint resolutions; and
(G) Provide for duties of board members;
(4) Evaluate the professional education and training of applicants for licensure and licensure renewal;
(5) Evaluate the previous professional performance of applicants for licensure and licensure renewal;
(6) Accept or deny applications for license renewal;
(7) Establish appropriate fees and charges to support the active and effective pursuit of its legal responsibilities;
(8) Employ personnel as determined by its needs and budget;
(9) Request legal advice and assistance, as needed, from the Attorney General;
(10) Enter into contracts necessary to carry out its responsibilities under this article, including contracts for professional services that may include investigation, financing or legal services;
(11) Develop and adopt a budget; and
(12) Communicate disciplinary actions to relevant state and federal authorities and to other state chiropractic licensing authorities.