West Virginia Code
Article 14. Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons
§30-14-12. Offenses; Penalties

(a) Each of the following acts constitutes a misdemeanor, punishable upon conviction by a fine of not less than $1,000 nor more than $10,000:
(1) The obtaining of or an attempt to obtain a license or permit to practice in the profession for money or any other thing of value, by fraudulent misrepresentation;
(2) The making of any willfully false oath or affirmation whenever an oath or affirmation is required by this article; and
(3) Advertising, practicing or attempting to practice under a name other than one’s own.
(b) Any person who practices or attempts to practice osteopathic medicine without a license or permit is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, shall be fined not more than $10,000, or imprisoned in a correctional facility for not less than one year nor more than five years, or both fined and imprisoned.

Structure West Virginia Code

West Virginia Code

Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations

Article 14. Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons

§30-14-1. License Required

§30-14-2. Definitions

§30-14-3. Board of Osteopathic Medicine

§30-14-4. Application for License or Educational Permit

§30-14-5. Examination

§30-14-6. Issuance of License Without Examination; Fee

§30-14-7. Reciprocal Endorsement Fee

§30-14-8. Temporary Permits

§30-14-9. Duties and Rights of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons

§30-14-9a. Osteopathic Medical Corporations — Application for Registration; Fee; Notice to Secretary of State of Issuance of Certificate; Action by Secretary of State

§30-14-9b. Same - Rights and Limitations Generally; Biennial Registration; Fee; When Practice to Cease; Admissibility and Effect of Certificate Signed by Board; Penalty

§30-14-10. Renewal of License; Fee; Refresher Training a Prerequisite; Effect of Failure to Renew; Reinstatement; Educational Permit

§30-14-11. Refusal, Suspension or Revocation of License; Suspension or Revocation of Certificate of Authorization

§30-14-11a. Records of Board; Expungement; Examination; Notice; Public Information; Voluntary Agreements Relating to Alcohol or Chemical Dependency; Confidentiality of Same; Physician-Patient Privileges

§30-14-12. Offenses; Penalties

§30-14-12a. Initiation of Suspension or Revocation Proceedings Allowed and Required; Reporting of Information to Board Pertaining to Professional Malpractice and Professional Incompetence Required; Penalties; Probable Cause Determinations; Referrals...

§30-14-12b. Special Volunteer Medical License; Civil Immunity for Voluntary Services Rendered to Indigents

§30-14-12c. License to Practice as an Osteopathic Physician and Surgeon at Certain State Veterans Nursing Home Facilities

§30-14-12d. Telemedicine Practice; Requirements; Exceptions; Definitions; Rulemaking

§30-14-13. Limitation of Article

§30-14-14. Rulemaking

§30-14-16. Combining Staff Functions With West Virginia Board of Medicine