(a) Hearings shall be governed by the provisions of section eight, article one of this chapter.
(b) The board may conduct the hearing or elect to have an administrative law judge conduct the hearing.
(c) If the hearing is conducted by an administrative law judge, the administrative law judge shall prepare a proposed written order at the conclusion of a hearing containing findings of fact and conclusions of law. The proposed order may contain proposed disciplinary actions if the board so directs. The board may accept, reject or modify the decision of the administrative law judge.
(d) Any member or the executive director of the board has the authority to administer oaths, examine any person under oath and issue subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum.
(e) If, after a hearing, the board determines the licensee or permittee has violated any provision of this article or the board's rules, a formal written decision shall be prepared which contains findings of fact, conclusions of law and a specific description of the disciplinary actions imposed.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations
Article 28. West Virginia Occupational Therapy Practice Act
§30-28-4. Scope of Practice; License and Supervision Requirements
§30-28-5. West Virginia Board of Occupational Therapy
§30-28-6. Powers and Duties of the Board
§30-28-8. Fees; Special Revenue Account; Administrative Fines
§30-28-9. Persons and Practices Not Affected
§30-28-10. Qualifications of Applicants for License
§30-28-12. Licensees From Other Jurisdictions; Internationally Educated Applicants
§30-28-13. Issuance of a License, Limited Permit and Temporary License
§30-28-16. Complaints; Investigations; Due Process Procedure; Grounds for Disciplinary Action
§30-28-17. Procedures for Hearing; Right of Appeal
§30-28-19. Criminal Proceedings; Penalties