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WV Code § 30-9-24 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 9. Accountants|§30-9-24. Licensees' Working Papers; Clients' Records

(a) Any statement, record, schedule, working paper, and memorandum made by a licensee or a partner, shareholder, officer, director, member, manager or employee of a licensee incident to, or in the course of, rendering services to a client while a licensee, remains the property of the licensee in the absence of an express agreement between the licensee and the client to the contrary: Provided, That this subsection does not apply to a report submitted by the licensee to the client or to a statement, record, schedule, working paper or memorandum provided by the client to the licensee or to a partner, shareholder, officer, director, member, manager or employee of a licensee.(b) No statement, record, schedule, working paper, or memorandum made by a licensee or a partner, shareholder, officer, director, member, manager or employee of a licensee incident to, or in the course of, rendering services to a client while a licensee may be sold, transferred or bequeathed, without the consent of the client or the client's personal representative or assignee, to anyone other than one or more surviving partners, stockholders, members or new partners, new stockholders, or new members of the licensee, or any combined or merged firm or successor in interest to the licensee.(c) Nothing in this section may be construed to prohibit any temporary transfer of a workpaper or other material necessary in the course of carrying out a peer review or as otherwise interfering with the disclosure of information as authorized by rule.(d) In addition to any statement, record, schedule, working paper, memorandum or report required to be furnished or returned to a client in accordance with subsection (a) of this section, a licensee shall furnish to a client or former client, upon request made within a reasonable time after original issuance of the document in question:(1) A copy of the tax return of the client;(2) A copy of any report or other document issued by the licensee to or for the client and not formally withdrawn or disavowed by the licensee prior to the request;(3) A copy of any working paper, to the extent that it would ordinarily constitute part of the client's records and is not otherwise available to the client; and(4) Any accounting or other record belonging to, or obtained from or on behalf of, a client that the licensee removed from the client's premises or received for the client's account: Provided, That a licensee may make and retain copies of the documents of the client when they form the basis for work done by the licensee.(e) Nothing in this section requires a licensee to keep any workpaper beyond the period prescribed in any other applicable statute.
WV Code § 30-9-25 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 9. Accountants|§30-9-25. Commissions, Referral Fees and Contingent Fees

(a) To the extent specified by rule, a licensee may for a contingent fee represent a client before a taxing authority within the scope of practice of public accounting: Provided, That this provision may not be construed either to limit or to expand the scope of practice of public accounting, and may not be construed to permit the unauthorized practice of law.(b) All agreements or arrangements in which a licensee is to be paid a commission, referral fee or contingent fee must be in writing, state the method by which the fee is to be determined, must be signed by both the licensee and the client, and must be delivered to the client before the performance of any services or the delivery of any product to which the commission, referral fee or contingent fee relates. A contingent fee arrangement must state the method of calculation of the fee, including the percentage or percentages which accrue to the licensee in the event of all foreseeable outcomes, the expenses to be deducted from any recovery, collection or other amount on which the fee may be based, and whether the expenses are to be deducted before or after the contingent fee is calculated.
WV Code § 30-9-27 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 9. Accountants|§30-9-27. Injunctions Against Unlawful Acts

When, as a result of an investigation under this article or otherwise, the board or any other interested person believes that any person or business entity has engaged, is engaging, or is about to engage in any acts or practices that constitute or will constitute a violation of section twenty-six of this article, the board or any other interested person may make application to any court of competent jurisdiction for an order enjoining the acts or practices, and upon a showing that the person or business entity has engaged or is about to engage in any act or practice, an injunction, restraining order, or another appropriate order may be granted by the court without bond.
WV Code § 30-9-28 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 9. Accountants|§30-9-28. Criminal Proceedings; Penalties

(a) When, by reason of an investigation under section twenty-one of this article or otherwise, the board has reason to believe that any person or firm has knowingly engaged in acts or practices that constitute a violation of section twenty-six of this article, the board may bring its information to the attention of the Attorney General or other appropriate law-enforcement officer who may cause appropriate criminal proceedings to be brought thereon.(b) Any person or firm who knowingly violates any provision of section twenty-six of this article is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned in the county or regional jail not more than one year, or both fined and imprisoned.
WV Code § 30-9-29 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 9. Accountants|§30-9-29. Single Act Evidence of Practice

In any action or proceeding brought under sections twenty-seven or twenty-eight of this article or any proceeding initiated under section twenty-one of this article, evidence of the commission of a single act prohibited by this article is sufficient to justify a penalty, injunction, restraining order or conviction, respectively, without evidence of a general course of conduct.
WV Code § 30-9-30 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 9. Accountants|§30-9-30. Accounting Corporations

(a) All accounting corporations created prior to July 1, 2001, are hereby continued.(b) On or after July 1, 2001, one or more certified public accountants or public accountants may organize and become a shareholder or shareholders of an accounting corporation domiciled within this state under the terms and conditions and subject to the limitations and restrictions specified by rule.(c) When the Secretary of State receives a certification of authorization to act as an accounting corporation, he or she shall attach the authorization to the corporation application and, upon compliance with the applicable provisions of chapter thirty-one of this code, the Secretary of State shall issue to the incorporators a certificate of incorporation for the accounting corporation.
WV Code § 30-9-31 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 9. Accountants|§30-9-31. Inapplicability of Article

(a) Nothing contained in this article may be construed to prevent any person from describing himself or herself as an "accountant" or a "bookkeeper" or from stating that he or she practices accountancy or bookkeeping; nor, subject to certification and registration requirements herein imposed, may this article be construed to prevent any person from: (1) Performing services involving the use of accounting skills; (2) rendering tax services, management advisory or consulting services; (3) keeping of books of account and related accounting records; or (4) preparing, compiling or assembling financial statements without the expression of an assurance.(b) The prohibitions of this section and the other provisions of this article may not be construed to preclude a person or business entity not holding a certificate or registration from using the following or substantially similar language: "I (We) have compiled the accompanying (financial statements) of (name of entity) as of (time period) for the (period) then ended. A compilation is limited to presenting in the form of financial statements information that is the representation of management (owners). I (We) have not audited or reviewed the accompanying financial statements and, accordingly, do not express an opinion or any other form of assurance on them. Management has elected to omit substantially all (or certain) required disclosures (and the statement of changes in financial position). If omitted disclosures were included in the financial statements, they might influence the user's conclusions about the (entity's) financial position, results of operations and changes in financial position. Accordingly, these financial statements are not designed for those who are not informed about these matters."(c)Nothing contained in this article may be construed to prohibit an employee from furnishing services to his or her employer.(d) Nothing in this article prohibits a practicing attorney or group of attorneys from preparing or presenting records or documents customarily prepared by an attorney or group of attorneys in connection with the attorney's professional work in the practice of law.
WV Code § 30-9-33 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 9. Accountants|§30-9-33. Mandatory Training in Federal Antitrust Law and State Action Immunity

It shall be required of the West Virginia Board of Accountancy, and their representatives from the Attorney General’s office, to obtain initial training on the subject of federal antitrust law and state action immunity by July 1, 2016, and thereafter on an annual basis. The purpose of the training is to provide those members with the knowledge to be able to identify the risks of any action that may be taken by the board that could be construed as possible antitrust violations.
WV Code § 30-9-34 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 9. Accountants|§30-9-34. Indemnification

In the event that a lawsuit is filed alleging violation of federal antitrust laws, the board may indemnify its board members and current and former employees for expenses reasonably incurred in connection with judicial or administrative proceedings to which they are or may become parties by reason of the performance of their official duties
WV Code § 30-10-1 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 10. Veterinarians|§30-10-1. Unlawful Acts

(a) It is unlawful for any person to practice or offer to practice veterinary medicine, veterinary technology or animal euthanasia in this state without a license, registration or certificate issued under the provisions of this article, or advertise or use any title or description tending to convey the impression that they are a veterinarian, veterinary technician or animal euthanasia technician unless such person has been duly licensed, registered or certified under the provisions of this article.(b) A business entity may not render any service or engage in any activity which, if rendered or engaged in by an individual, would constitute the practice of veterinary medicine, veterinary technology or animal euthanasia, except through a licensee, registrant or certificate holder.
WV Code § 30-10-2 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 10. Veterinarians|§30-10-2. Applicable Law

The practice of veterinary medicine, veterinary technology and animal euthanasia, and the Board of Veterinary Medicine are subject to the provisions of article one of this chapter, the provisions of this article and the board's rules.
WV Code § 30-10-5 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 10. Veterinarians|§30-10-5. Powers and Duties of the Board

The board has all the powers and duties set forth in this article, by rule, in article one of this chapter and elsewhere in law, including:(1) Hold meetings, conduct hearings and administer examinations;(2) Establish requirements for a license, permit, certificate and registration;(3) Establish procedures for submitting, approving and rejecting applications for a license, permit, certificate and registration;(4) Determine the qualifications of any applicant for a license, permit, certificate and registration;(5) Establish the fees charged under the provisions of this article;(6) Issue, renew, deny, suspend, revoke or reinstate a license, permit, certificate and registration;(7) Prepare, conduct, administer and grade written, oral or written and oral examinations for a license, certificate and registration;(8) Determine the passing grade for the examinations;(9) Contract with third parties to administer the examinations required under the provisions of this article;(10) Maintain records of the examinations the board or a third party administers, including the number of persons taking the examination and the pass and fail rate;(11) Maintain an office, and hire, discharge, establish the job requirements and fix the compensation of employees and contract with persons necessary to enforce the provisions of this article;(12) Investigate alleged violations of the provisions of this article, legislative rules, orders and final decisions of the board;(13) Conduct disciplinary hearings of persons regulated by the board;(14) Determine disciplinary action and issue orders;(15) Institute appropriate legal action for the enforcement of the provisions of this article;(16) Maintain an accurate registry of names and addresses of all persons regulated by the board;(17) Keep accurate and complete records of its proceedings, and certify the same as may be necessary and appropriate;(18) Establish, by legislative rule, the continuing education requirements for licensees, permitees, certificate holders and registrants;(19) Propose rules in accordance with the provisions of article three, chapter twenty-nine-a of this code to implement the provisions of this article;(20) Sue and be sued in its official name as an agency of this state;(21) Confer with the Attorney General or his or her assistant in connection with legal matters and questions; and(22) Take all other actions necessary and proper to effectuate the purposes of this article.
WV Code § 30-10-6 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 10. Veterinarians|§30-10-6. Rule-Making Authority

(a) The board shall propose rules for legislative approval, in accordance with the provisions of article three, chapter twenty-nine-a of this code, to implement the provisions of this article, including:(1) Standards and requirements for a license, permit, certificate and registration;(2) Educational and experience requirements;(3) Procedures for examinations and reexaminations;(4) Requirements for third parties to prepare, administer or prepare and administer examinations and reexaminations;(5) The passing grade on the examination;(6) Standards for approval of courses;(7) Establish a certified animal euthanasia technician's program;(8) Procedures for the issuance and renewal of a license, permit, certificate and registration;(9) A fee schedule;(10) Continuing education requirements;(11) Set standards for ethical conduct;(12) Establish procedures and requirements for facility inspections;(13) Clarify the veterinarian-client-patient relationship;(14) The procedures for denying, suspending, revoking, reinstating or limiting the practice of a licensee, permittee, certificate holder or registrant;(15) Requirements for a revoked license, permit, certificate and registration; and(16) Any other rules necessary to effectuate the provisions of this article.(b) All of the board's rules in effect on July 1, 2010, shall remain in effect until they are amended, modified, repealed or replaced.
WV Code § 30-10-7 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 10. Veterinarians|§30-10-7. Fees; Special Revenue Account; Administrative Fines

(a) All fees and other moneys, except fines, received by the board shall be deposited in a separate special revenue fund in the State Treasury designated the "Board of Veterinary Medicine Fund", which fund is continued. The fund is used by the board for the administration of this article. Except as may be provided in article one of this chapter, the board shall retain the amounts in the special revenue account from year to year. Any compensation or expense incurred under this article is not a charge against the General Revenue Fund.(b) The board shall deposit any amounts received as administrative fines imposed pursuant to this article into the General Revenue Fund of the State Treasury.
WV Code § 30-10-8 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 10. Veterinarians|§30-10-8. Requirements for Veterinary License

(a) To be eligible for a license to practice veterinary medicine under the provisions of this article, the applicant must:(1) Be of good moral character;(2) (A) Be a graduate of an accredited school approved by the board; or(B) Be a graduate of a foreign veterinary school and hold a certificate of competence issued by a foreign veterinary graduate educational organization as approved by the board;(3) Have passed the examinations required by the board;(4) Be at least eighteen years of age;(5) Be a citizen of the United States or be eligible for employment in the United States;(6) Not have been convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude;(7) Not have been convicted of a felony under the laws of any jurisdiction within five years preceding the date of application for licensure which conviction remains unreversed; and(8) Not have been convicted of a misdemeanor or a felony under the laws of any jurisdiction at any time if the offense for which the applicant was convicted related to the practice of veterinary medicine or animal abuse or neglect.(b) A person seeking a license under the provisions of this article shall submit an application on a form prescribed by the board and pay all applicable fees.(c) An applicant from another jurisdiction shall comply with all the requirements of this article.(d) A license to practice veterinary medicine issued by the board prior to July 1, 2010, shall for all purposes be considered a license issued under this article and may be renewed under this article.(e) An application for a license to practice veterinary medicine submitted to the board prior to July 1, 2010, shall be considered in conformity with the licensing provisions of this article and the rules promulgated thereunder in effect at the time of the submission of the application.
WV Code § 30-10-9 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 10. Veterinarians|§30-10-9. Scope of Practice for a Licensed Veterinarian

A person licensed to practice veterinary medicine may do the following:(a) Prescribe or administer any drug, medicine, treatment, method or practice for an animal.(b) Perform any operation or manipulation on or apply any apparatus or appliance to an animal.(c) Give instruction or demonstration for the cure, amelioration, correction or reduction or modification of an animal condition, disease, deformity, defect, wound or injury.(d) Diagnose or prognosticate an animal condition, disease, deformity, defect, wound or injury for hire, fee, reward or compensation that is directly or indirectly promised, offered, expected, received or accepted.(e) Prescribe or administer any legally authorized drug, medicine, treatment, method or practice, perform any operation or manipulation, or apply any apparatus or appliance for the cure, amelioration, correction or modification of an animal condition, disease, deformity, defect, wound or injury for hire, fee, compensation or reward that is directly or indirectly promised, offered, expected, received or accepted.
WV Code § 30-10-10 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 10. Veterinarians|§30-10-10. Requirements for a Registered Veterinary Technician

(a) To be eligible for a registration to practice veterinary technology under the provisions of this article, the applicant must:(1) Be of good moral character;(2) Have a degree in veterinary technology from an accredited school, approved by the board;(3) Have passed the examinations required by the board;(4) Be at least eighteen years of age;(5) Be a citizen of the United States or be eligible for employment in the United States;(6) Not have been convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude;(7) Not have been convicted of a felony under the laws of any jurisdiction within five years preceding the date of application for registration which conviction remains unreversed; and(8) Not have been convicted of a misdemeanor or a felony under the laws of any jurisdiction at any time if the offense for which the applicant was convicted related to the practice of veterinary technology or animal abuse or neglect.(b) A person seeking registration under the provisions of thisarticle shall submit an application on a form prescribed by the board and pay all applicable fees.(c) A person registered to practice veterinary technology issued by the board prior to July 1, 2010, shall for all purposes be considered registered under this article and may renew pursuant to the provisions of this article.
WV Code § 30-10-11 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 10. Veterinarians|§30-10-11. Scope of Practice for Registered Veterinary Technician

(a) A registered veterinary technician may do the following under general supervision:(1) Administer anesthesia, including induction, intravenous sedation, and maintenance and recovery from anesthesia;(2) Perform dental prophylaxis;(3) Establish open airways;(4) Administer resuscitative oxygen procedures;(5) Administer resuscitative drugs, in the event of cardiac arrest;(6) Administer immunizations that are not required by law to be administered by a licensed veterinarian;(7) Prepare or supervise the preparation of patients for surgery;(8) Assist the veterinarian in immunologic, diagnostic, medical, chemotherapeutic and surgical procedures; and(9) Perform external suturing.(b) A registered veterinary technician may do the following under either general or indirect supervision:(1) Perform diagnostic imaging;(2) Perform intravenous catheterization;(3) Administer and apply medications and treatments by oral intramuscular, intravenous and subcutaneous routes;(4) Apply bandages;(5) Perform cardiac and respiratory monitoring;(6) Perform appropriate procedures to control bleeding;(7) Apply temporary splints or immobilizing bandages;(8) Perform ear flushing;(9) Collect specimens; and(10) Perform laboratory procedures.(c) A veterinary technician may, without supervision, use emergency treatment procedures when an animal has been placed in a life threatening condition and immediate treatment is necessary to sustain the animal's life. The registered veterinary technician shall immediately take steps to secure the general supervision of a veterinarian.