State Codes and Statutes
Statutes > West-virginia > 30 > 30-17-12§30-17-12. Suspension or revocation of registration.
The board shall have the power to suspend or revoke, after due notice and proper hearing, a certificate of registration when the holder is found guilty of unprofessional conduct, the practice of fraud or deceit in obtaining a certificate of registration, dereliction of duty, conflict of interest, incompetence in the practice of environmental sanitation, malfeasance or misfeasance in office, any criminal, infamous, dishonest, immoral or notoriously disgraceful conduct, drug addiction or habitual use of intoxicants to excess, any acts which furnish reasonable grounds for belief by the board that the certificate holder may be subject to coercion, influence or pressure which may cause him or her to act contrary to the best interest of the profession, or for other good and sufficient cause. Notice of hearing in writing shall be given not less than thirty days prior to the date of the hearing, designating the time and place of hearing and providing the certificate holder with a copy of the charges against him or her. The person charged shall be entitled to be represented at the hearing and present evidence in his or her defense. Every order of the board causing the suspension or revocation of a certificate of registration shall be predicated on findings based upon the record of hearing; the determination of the board may be reviewed by a court only to determine whether the board abused its discretion or exceeded its jurisdiction.
