(a) When, as a result of an investigation under this article or otherwise, the board has reason to believe that a licensee 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 section one 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
Article 31. Licensed Professional Counselors
§30-31-4. Board of Examiners in Counseling
§30-31-5. Powers and Duties of the Board
§30-31-7. Fees; Special Revenue Account
§30-31-8. Requirements for License to Practice Counseling
§30-31-9. Requirements for a License to Practice Marriage and Family Therapy
§30-31-10. Renewal Requirements
§30-31-11. Persons Exempted From Licensure
§30-31-12. Complaints; Investigations; Due Process Procedure; Grounds for Disciplinary Action
§30-31-13. Procedures for Hearing; Right of Appeal