Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 32-7-3 - Definitions3.1. "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.