§30-3-1. Legislative Findings
The Legislature hereby finds and declares that the practice of medicine and surgery and the practice of podiatry is a privilege and not a natural right of individuals. As a matter of public policy, it is necessary to protect the public interest through enactment of this article and to regulate the granting of such privileges […]
§30-3-2. Purpose
The purpose of this article is to provide for the licensure and professional discipline of physicians and podiatrists and for the licensure and professional discipline of physician assistants and to provide a professional environment that encourages the delivery of quality medical services within this state.
§30-3-3. Short Title
This article shall be known and may be cited as the "West Virginia Medical Practice Act."
§30-3-4. Definitions
As used in this article: (1) "Board" means the West Virginia Board of Medicine established in section five of this article.
§30-3-5. West Virginia Board of Medicine Powers and Duties Continued; Appointment and Terms of Members; Vacancies; Removal
The West Virginia Board of Medicine has assumed, carried on, and succeeded to all the duties, rights, powers, obligations, and liabilities heretofore belonging to or exercised by the Medical Licensing Board of West Virginia. All the rules, orders, rulings, licenses, certificates, permits, and other acts and undertakings of the Medical Licensing Board of West Virginia […]