Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 32-8-2 - DefinitionsThe following words and phrases as used in these rules shall have the following meanings, unless the context otherwise requires:
2.1. "Board" means the West Virginia Board of Acupuncture.2.2. The term "demanding party" means an individual who has been denied a license to practice acupuncture and oriental medicine 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 acupuncture and oriental medicine issued by the Board and who has been charged by the Board as described in subsection 3.4 of this rule.2.4. The term "licensee" means an acupuncturist who holds a license issued by the Board to practice acupuncture and oriental medicine or a "trainee" who holds an educational training permit.2.5. The term "license" means a license issued by the Board pursuant to W. Va. Code § 30-36-1 et seq.2.6. "Practice of acupuncture and oriental medicine" means the practice of acupuncture and oriental medicine as defined in W. Va. Code § 30-36-1 et seq. and includes licensed acupuncturists, student acupuncturists and acupuncture trainees.