(a) When, as a result of an investigation under this article or otherwise, the board has reason to believe that a licensee or permittee has committed a criminal offense under this article, the board may bring the information to the attention of an appropriate law-enforcement official.
(b) Effective July 15, 2009, a person violating a provision of this article is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, 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
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