W. Va. Code R. § 32-3-16

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 32-3-16 - Inactive License
16.1. Any acupuncturist who is not actively engaged in the practice of acupuncture desiring an inactive license, W. Va. Code § 30-36-16, or to restore an inactive license to active status shall submit an application to the Board on a form provided by it (Active-Inactive License Application). The applicant need not submit their license or a copy of the license to the Board with the application.
16.2. In order to restore an inactive license to active status, the licensee shall complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of approved continuing education within the two (2) years preceding application for return to active status, in compliance with the Board's Rule, Continuing Education Requirements, 32 CSR 9. If the license has been inactive less than one (1) year, a minimum of fifteen (15) hours of continuing education is required.
16.3. The inactive status of any licensee shall not deprive the Board of its authority to institute or continue a disciplinary proceeding against a licensee upon any ground provided by law or to enter an order suspending or revoking a license or otherwise holding disciplinary action against the licensee on that ground.

W. Va. Code R. § 32-3-16