West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 26 - Veterinary Medicine › Title 26 - PROCEDURAL RULES WEST VIRGINIA BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE › Series 26-01 - Organization and Operation and Licensing of Veterinarians › Section 26-1-8 - Veterinarian Disciplinary Action

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 28, July 12, 2024
8.1. The Board may deny, revoke or suspend a
				license, impose a civil penalty, place a person's license on probation,
				reprimand a licensee, refuse to examine an applicant or issue a license or
				renewal of a license, as provided by law and as provided in these rules if it
				finds an applicant or licensee:
8.1.1. Has
				presented to the Board false or fraudulent evidence of qualification or has
				been found to be guilty of fraud or deception in the process of examination, or
				for the purpose of securing a license;
8.1.2. Is chronically or habitually
				intoxicated, has a chemical dependency or is addicted to drugs;
8.1.3. Has engaged in dishonest, unethical,
				or illegal practices in or connected with the practice of veterinary medicine,
				or has been convicted of a misdemeanor related to the practice of veterinary
				medicine or animal abuse or neglect;
8.1.4. Has been convicted of a felony under
				the laws of the State of West Virginia or any other state or jurisdiction of
				the United States or of the federal government of the United States;
8.1.5. Has engaged in practices or conduct in
				connection with the practice of veterinary medicine which violate the standards
				of professional conduct as established by the Board;
8.1.6. Has permitted or allowed another to
				use his or her authorization to practice veterinary medicine in this or any
				other state;
8.1.7. Has
				fraudulently issued a health certificate, vaccination certificate, test chart,
				or other blank form used in the practice of veterinary medicine that relates to
				the presence or absence of animal disease;
8.1.8. Has issued a false certificate
				relating to the sale for human consumption of inedible animal
				products;
8.1.9. Has committed
				fraud in the application or reporting of test of animal disease;
8.1.10. Has received any kickback for
				treating an animal or for referring a client to another provider of veterinary
				services or goods;
8.1.11. Has
				performed or prescribed unnecessary or unauthorized treatment;
8.1.12. Has refused to admit a representative
				of the Board to inspect the client and patient records and business premises of
				the veterinarian during regular business hours;
8.1.13. Has failed to keep his or her
				equipment and business premises in good operation and sanitary
				condition;
8.1.14. Has committed
				gross malpractice or is guilty of a pattern of acts indicating consistent
				malpractice, negligence, or incompetence in the practice of veterinary
				medicine;
8.1.15. Has received
				disciplinary action in another jurisdiction, including the suspension,
				probation, or revocation of a license to practice veterinary medicine issued by
				another jurisdiction;
8.1.16. Has
				refused to provide a valid prescription upon request from a client;
8.1.17. Has failed to release patient records
				when requested by the owner; a law-enforcement entity; or a federal, state, or
				local health regulatory agency; or
8.1.18. Fails to report a reportable
				contagious disease to the State Veterinarian with the West Virginia Department
				of Agriculture or any authorized reporting agent within twenty-four hours of
				diagnosis or discovery.