(a) When, as a result of an investigation under this article or otherwise, the board has reason to believe that a person has knowingly violated this article, the board may bring its information to the attention of an appropriate law-enforcement official who may cause criminal proceedings to be brought.
(b) Any person violating a provision of this article is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not less than $500 nor more than $1,000 or confined in jail not more than six months, or both fined and confined.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations
§30-10-4. Board of Veterinary Medicine
§30-10-5. Powers and Duties of the Board
§30-10-6. Rule-Making Authority
§30-10-7. Fees; Special Revenue Account; Administrative Fines
§30-10-8. Requirements for Veterinary License
§30-10-9. Scope of Practice for a Licensed Veterinarian
§30-10-10. Requirements for a Registered Veterinary Technician
§30-10-11. Scope of Practice for Registered Veterinary Technician
§30-10-12. Requirements to Be a Certified Animal Euthanasia Technician
§30-10-13. Requirements for Certified Animal Euthanasia Technicians Program
§30-10-14. Scope of Practice for an Animal Euthanasia Technician
§30-10-15. Renewal Requirements
§30-10-16. Temporary Permits for a Veterinarian
§30-10-17. Exemptions From Article
§30-10-18. Display of License, Permit, Registration and Certificate
§30-10-19. Complaints; Investigations; Due Process Procedure; Grounds for Disciplinary Action
§30-10-20. Procedures for Hearing; Right of Appeal
§30-10-21. Judicial Review; Appeal to Supreme Court of Appeals
§30-10-22. Criminal Proceedings; Penalties