(a) If the board obtains information that any person has engaged in, is engaging in or is about to engage in any act which constitutes or will constitute a violation of this article, the rules promulgated pursuant to this article, or a final order or decision of the board, it may issue a notice to the person to cease and desist in engaging in the act and/or apply to the circuit court in the county of the alleged violation for an order enjoining the act.
(b) The circuit courts of this state may issue a temporary injunction pending a decision on the merits, and may issue a permanent injunction based on its findings in the case.
(c) The judgment of the circuit court on an application permitted by this section is final unless reversed, vacated or modified on appeal to the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations
§30-30-4. Board of Social Work
§30-30-5. Powers and Duties of the Board
§30-30-7. Fees; Special Revenue Account; Administrative Fines
§30-30-8. License to Practice as an Independent Clinical Social Worker
§30-30-9. Scope of Practice for an Independent Clinical Social Worker
§30-30-10. License to Practice as a Certified Social Worker
§30-30-11. Scope of Practice for a Licensed Certified Social Worker
§30-30-12. License to Practice as a Licensed Graduate Social Worker
§30-30-13. Scope of Practice for a Licensed Graduate Social Worker
§30-30-14. License to Practice as a Social Worker
§30-30-15. Scope of Practice for a Social Worker
§30-30-16. Provisional License to Practice as a Social Worker
§30-30-17. Scope of Practice for a Provisionally Licensed Social Worker
§30-30-18. Exemptions From This Article
§30-30-20. Delinquent and Expired License Requirements
§30-30-21. Inactive License Requirements
§30-30-22. Temporary Permit to Practice Social Work
§30-30-24. Privileged Communications
§30-30-25. Actions to Enjoin Violations
§30-30-26. Complaints; Investigations; Due Process Procedure; Grounds for Disciplinary Action
§30-30-27. Procedures for Hearing; Right of Appeal
§30-30-29. Criminal Proceedings; Penalties
§30-30-30. Registration as a Bureau for Children and Families Service Worker