Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 14-3-2 - DefinitionsThe following words and phrases as used in this rule shall have the following meanings, unless the context otherwise requires:
2.1. "Board" means the West Virginia Board of Optometry.2.2. "Demanding Party" means an individual who has been denied a license to practice optometry by the Board and who, as a result, demands that a hearing be held before the Board on the issue of such denial.2.3. The term "Charged Party" means an individual who holds a license to practice optometry or permit issued by the Board and who has been charged by the Board as described in Section 3.4 of these rules.2.4. "License" means a license or permit issued by the Board pursuant to W. Va. Code § 30-8-1 et seq.2.5. The term "Licensee" means an individual who holds a license to practice optometry issued by the Board.2.6. "Permittee" means a person who holds a temporary optometry permit.2.7. "Practice of optometry" means the practice of optometry as defined in W. Va. Code § 30-8-3.