(a) The acupuncture board may by reciprocity license acupuncturists in this state who have been legally registered or licensed acupuncturists in another state: Provided, That the applicant for such licensure shall meet the requirements of the rules for reciprocity promulgated by the board in accordance with the provisions of chapter twenty-nine-a of this code: Provided, however, That reciprocity is not authorized for acupuncturists from another state where that state does not permit reciprocity to acupuncturists licensed in West Virginia.
(b) The board may refuse reciprocity to acupuncturists from another country unless the applicant qualifies under such rules as may be promulgated by the board for licensure of foreign applicants.
(c) Applicants for licensure under this section shall, with their application, forward to the board the established fee.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations
§30-36-1. License Required to Practice
§30-36-6. Quorum; Meetings; Reimbursement; Staff
§30-36-7. Rule-Making Authority; Miscellaneous Powers and Duties
§30-36-8. Acupuncture Board Fund; Fees; Expenses; Disposition of Funds
§30-36-9. License or Certificate Required; Exemptions
§30-36-10. Qualifications of Applicants for Licensure; and Qualifications for Certificate Holders
§30-36-11. Applications for License
§30-36-12. Issuance of License
§30-36-14. Term and Renewal of Licenses and Certificates; Restrictions; and Advertisements
§30-36-15. Reciprocal Licensure of Acupuncturists From Other States or Countries
§30-36-16. Inactive Status; Reinstatement of Expired License
§30-36-17. Surrender of License by Licensee or Certificate by Certificate Holder
§30-36-18. Reprimands, Probations, Suspensions and Revocations; Grounds