West Virginia Code of State Rules
Agency 32 - Acupuncture
Title 32 - LEGISLATIVE RULE BOARD OF ACUPUNCTURE
Series 32-07 - Disciplinary And Complaint Procedures For Acupuncturists
Section 32-7-3 - Definitions

Universal Citation: 32 WV Code of State Rules 32-7-3

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 38, September 20, 2024

3.1. "Board" means the West Virginia Board of Acupuncture.

3.2. "Licensee" means an acupuncturist who holds a license issued by the Board to practice acupuncture and oriental medicine.

3.3. "License" means a license issued by the Board.

3.4. "Practice of acupuncture and oriental medicine" means the practice of acupuncture as defined in W. Va. Code § 30-36-2 and includes licensed acupuncturists, student acupuncturists and acupuncture trainees.

3.5. "False and deceptive advertising" means a statement that includes a misrepresentation of fact, is likely to mislead or deceive because of a failure to disclose material facts, is intended or is likely to create false or unjustified expectations of favorable results or includes representations or implications that in a reasonable probability will cause an ordinary prudent person to misunderstand or be deceived.

3.6. "Adjudicatory hearing" means a formal administrative hearing before the Board or a designated hearing examiner, conducted to determine the truth and validity of complaints filed against a licensee.

3.7. "Probation" means imposing conditions and requirements upon a licensee for a period of time that the Board determines to be justified under any provision of law.

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