Bill Amendment: WV HB4110 | 2024 | Regular Session
Bill Title: Authorizing certain miscellaneous agencies and boards to promulgate legislative rules
Status: 2024-04-22 - Chapter 181, Acts, Regular Session, 2024 [HB4110 Detail]
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HB4110 S JUD AM #1 2-27
Graham 4841
The Committee on the Judiciary moved to amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
ARTICLE 9. Authorization for miscellaneous boards and agencies to promulgate legislative rules.
§64-9-1. West Virginia Board of Accountancy.
The legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 24, 2023, authorized under the authority of §30-9-5 of this code, relating to the West Virginia Board of Accountancy (board rules and rules of professional conduct, 1 CSR 01), is authorized.
§64-9-2. West Virginia Board of Acupuncture.
The legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 28, 2023, authorized under the authority of §30-36-7 of this code, modified by the West Virginia Board of Acupuncture to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on September 22, 2023, relating to the West Virginia Board of Acupuncture (applications for licensure to practice acupuncture, 32 CSR 03), is authorized.
§64-9-3. West Virginia Department of Agriculture.
(a) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 28, 2023, authorized under the authority of §19-11B-10 of this code, modified by the West Virginia Department of Agriculture to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on November 16, 2023, relating to the West Virginia Department of Agriculture (frozen desserts and imitation frozen desserts, 61 CSR 04B), is authorized.
(b) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 28, 2023, authorized under the authority of §19-16A-4 of this code, modified by the West Virginia Department of Agriculture to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on November 3, 2023, relating to the West Virginia Department of Agriculture (certified pesticide applicator rules, 61 CSR 12A), is authorized.
(c) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 28, 2023, authorized under the authority of §19-16A-4 of this code, modified by the West Virginia Department of Agriculture to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on September 26, 2023, relating to the West Virginia Department of Agriculture (licensing to pesticide businesses, 61 CSR 12B), is authorized.
(d) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 28, 2023, authorized under the authority of §19-29-1 of this code, modified by the West Virginia Department of Agriculture to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on September 26, 2023, relating to the West Virginia Department of Agriculture (West Virginia molluscan shellfish, 61 CSR 23B), is authorized.
(e) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 28, 2023, authorized under the authority of §19-12E-7 of this code, relating to the West Virginia Department of Agriculture (select plant-based derivative products, 61 CSR 30), is not authorized.
(f) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on December 15, 2022, authorized under the authority of §19-36-1 of this code, relating to the West Virginia Department of Agriculture (agritourism, 61 CSR 37), is authorized.
§64-9-4. West Virginia Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists.
(a) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on June 14, 2023, authorized under the authority of §30-27-5 of this code, modified by the West Virginia Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on August 11, 2023, relating to the West Virginia Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists (procedures, criteria, and curricula for examination and licensure of barbers, cosmetologists, nail technicians, aestheticians, and hair stylists, 3 CSR 01), is authorized with the following amendments:
On page 3, by striking out the entirety of subsection 11.1. and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection 11.1. to read as follows:
“11.1. The Board shall issue a professional license to practice to an applicant who holds a comparable valid license or other authorization to practice in that particular field from another state, if the applicant demonstrates that he or she:
11.1.a. Holds a valid license or other authorization to practice in another state which was granted after completion of educational requirements required in another state;
11.1.b. Does not have charges pending against his or her valid license or other authorization to practice and has never had a valid license or other authorization to practice revoked;
11.1.c. Has paid the applicable fee;
11.1.d. Is at least 18 years of age;
11.1.e. Has a high school diploma, a GED, or has passed the "ability to benefit test" approved by the United States Department of Education;
11.1.f. Is a citizen of the United States or is eligible for employment in the United States; and
11.1.g. Has presented a certificate of health issued by a licensed physician.
11.2 The Board shall recognize reciprocity for military barbers with a DD214.”
(b) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on June 14, 2023, authorized under the authority of §30-1-23 of this code, modified by the West Virginia Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on August 24, 2023, relating to the West Virginia Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists (application for waiver of initial licensing fees for certain individuals, 3 CSR 15), is authorized.
(c) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on June 14, 2023, authorized under the authority of §30-27-8a of this code, modified by the West Virginia Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on August 21, 2023, relating to the West Virginia Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists (cosmetology apprenticeship, 3 CSR 16), is authorized.
§64-9-5. West Virginia Board of Examiners in Counseling.
(a) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on October 6, 2023, authorized under the authority of §30-31-6 of this code, modified by the West Virginia Board of Examiners in Counseling to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on November 15, 2023, relating to the West Virginia Board of Examiners in Counseling (licensing rule, 27 CSR 01), is authorized.
(b) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on October 6, 2023, authorized under the authority of §30-31-6 of this code, modified by the West Virginia Board of Examiners in Counseling to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on November 15, 2023, relating to the West Virginia Board of Examiners in Counseling (marriage and family therapist licensing rule, 27 CSR 08), is authorized.
§64-9-6. West Virginia Board of Dentistry.
The legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 25, 2023, authorized under the authority of §60A-9-5A of this code, modified by the West Virginia Board of Dentistry to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on September 18, 2023, relating to the West Virginia Board of Dentistry (practitioner requirements for accessing the West Virginia Controlled Substances Monitoring Program database, 5 CSR 10), is authorized.
§64-9-7. West Virginia Board of Licensed Dietitians.
(a) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on April 25, 2023, authorized under the authority of §30-35-4 of this code, modified by the West Virginia Board of Licensed Dietitians to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on September 11, 2023, relating to the West Virginia Board of Licensed Dietitians (licensure and renewal requirements, 31 CSR 01), is authorized with the following amendment:
On page 2, paragraph 4.1.2.3., by striking out “$50” and inserting in lieu thereof “$46”.
(b) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on April 25, 2023, authorized under the authority of §30-35-4 of this code, modified by the West Virginia Board of Licensed Dietitians to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on September 11, 2023, relating to the West Virginia Board of Licensed Dietitians (continuing professional education requirements, 31 CSR 05), is authorized.
(c) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 28, 2023, authorized under the authority of §30-35-4 of this code, relating to the West Virginia Board of Licensed Dietitians (telehealth practice, requirements, and definitions, 31 CSR 07), is authorized.
§64-9-8. West Virginia Department of Economic Development.
The legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 28, 2023, authorized under the authority of §20-19-7 of this code, modified by the West Virginia Department of Economic Development to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on November 13, 2023, relating to the West Virginia Department of Economic Development (the operation of motorsports complexes and events, 145 CSR 19), is authorized with the following amendments:
On page 1, subsection 2.5., after the word “to” and before the word “impact” by inserting the word “reasonably”;
On page 2, subsection 3.1, after the word “is” by inserting the word “reasonably”;
On page 2, subsection 3.7., by striking out the words “at any time” and inserting in lieu thereof the words “during normal business hours”;
On page 2, by striking out the entirety of subdivision 3.8.1. and inserting in lieu thereof a new subdivision 3.8.1. to read as follows:
“3.8.1. Helmet and eye protection requirements shall be governed by the safety procedures and requirements established by the sanctioning body hosting the motorsports events.”;
On page 2, by striking out the entirety of subdivisions 3.8.2., 3.8.3., and 3.8.4;
On page 3, by striking out the entirety of subdivisions 3.9.1., 3.9.2., 3.9.3., 3.9.4., and 3.9.5., and inserting in lieu thereof of new subdivision 3.9.1. to read as follows:
“3.9.1. Safety belts, shoulder harness, and crotch belt requirements shall be governed by the safety procedures and requirements established by the sanctioning body hosting the motorsport event.”;
On page 3, by striking out the entirety of subdivision 3.10.2. and inserting in lieu thereof a new subdivision 3.10.2. to read as follows:
“3.10.2. Vehicles participating in a race or race practice shall be governed by the safety procedures and requirements established by the sanctioning body hosting the motorsport event.”;
On page 3, by striking out the entirety of subdivisions 3.11.1, 3.11.2., and 3.11.3 and inserting in lieu thereof a new subdivision 3.11.1. to read as follows:
“3.11.1. Clothing requirements for non-drivers shall be governed by the safety procedures and requirements established by the sanctioning body hosting the motorsports event.”
On page 3, by striking out the entirety of subdivision 3.13.1. and inserting in lieu thereof a new subdivision 3.13.1 to read as follows:
“3.13.1. Fences shall be erected around the perimeter of the road course, with the specific requirements determined by a risk assessment considering the track’s size, terrain, type of racing, and potential hazards.”
On page 4 by striking out the entirety of subdivisions 3.13.2. and 3.13.3. and inserting in lieu thereof a new subdivision 3.13.2. to read as follows:
“3.13.2. If the infield of the road course is accessible by spectators or other non-driving participants, multiple access points shall also be provided to allow emergency entry and exit.”;
On page 4, by striking out the entirety of subdivisions 3.14.1., 3.14.2., 3.14.3., 3.14.4., and 3.14.5. and inserting in lieu thereof a new subdivision 3.14.1. to read as follows:
“3.14.1. Flag station and flagmen requirements shall be governed by the safety procedures and requirements established by the sanctioning body hosting the motorsports event.”;
On page 4, subsection 4.1., after the word “maintained” by adding the words “in accordance with the requirements established by the sanctioning body hosting the motorsports event.”;
On page 5, by striking out the entirety of subsections 4.3. and 4.4.;
On page 5, by striking out the entirety of subsection 5.1. and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection 5.1. to read as follows:
“5.1. All run-off areas at a motorsport facility must be of sufficient size and constructed with materials appropriate for the intended racing events to provide a reasonable expectation of minimizing injury or damage to the drivers and spectators in the event of an off-track excursion.”;
On page 5, by striking out the entirety of subdivision 6.1.1. and 6.1.2. and inserting in lieu thereof a new subdivision 6.1.1. to read as follows:
“6.1.1. Fire services provided by a motorsports operator must ensure all emergency equipment meets or exceeds State safety requirements.”;
And,
On page 5, by striking out the entirety of subdivisions 6.2.1. and 6.2.2.
§64-9-9. State Election Commission.
(a) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 28, 2023, authorized under the authority of §3-8-8 of this code, modified by the State Election Commission to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on October 25, 2023, relating to the State Election Commission (corporate and membership organization political activity, 146 CSR 01), is authorized.
(b) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on September 13, 2023, authorized under the authority of §3-1A-5 of this code, modified by the State Election Commission to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on November 17, 2023, relating to the State Election Commission (regulation of campaign finance, 146 CSR 03), is authorized.
(c) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 28, 2023, authorized under the authority of §3-1-48 of this code, modified by the State Election Commission to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on October 25, 2023, relating to the State Election Commission (application and approval process for Secretary of State expenditures from the County Assistance Voting Equipment Fund, 146 CSR 07), is authorized.
§64-9-10. Board of Funeral Service Examiners.
The legislature directs the Board of Funeral Service Examiners to amend the legislative rule filed in the State Register on April 1, 2023, authorized under the authority of §30-6-6 of this code, relating to the Board of Funeral Service Examiners (funeral director, embalmer, apprentice, courtesy card holder, and funeral establishment requirements, 175 CSR 02), with the following amendments:
On page 1, subsection 2.2, by striking out the word “general” and inserting in lieu thereof the word “direct”;
On page 6, subdivision 5.7.1., by striking out the word “ABFSC” and inserting in lieu thereof the words “American Board of Funeral Home Education (ABFSE)”;
On page 10, by striking out subdivision 12.1.2 in its entirety;
And,
By renumbering the remaining subdivisions.
§64-9-11. West Virginia Massage Therapy Licensure Board.
(a) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 28, 2023, authorized under the authority of §30-37-6 of this code, modified by the West Virginia Massage Therapy Licensure Board to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on September 22, 2023, relating to the West Virginia Massage Therapy Licensure Board (general provisions, 194 CSR 01), is authorized.
(b) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 28, 2023, authorized under the authority of §30-37-6 of this code, modified by the West Virginia Massage Therapy Licensure Board to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on September 22, 2023, relating to the West Virginia Massage Therapy Licensure Board (schedule of fees, 194 CSR 04), is authorized.
(c) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 28, 2023, authorized under the authority of §30-37-6 of this code, relating to the West Virginia Massage Therapy Licensure Board (establishment licensure, 194 CSR 07), is authorized.
§64-9-12. West Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board of Examiners.
The legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 24, 2023, authorized under the authority of §30-23-7 of this code, modified by the West Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board of Examiners to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on November 6, 2023, relating to the West Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board of Examiners (medical imaging technologists, 18 CSR 01), is authorized.
§64-9-13. West Virginia Board of Medicine.
(a) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 27, 2023, authorized under the authority of §30-3E-3 of this code, modified by the West Virginia Board of Medicine to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on November 1, 2023, relating to the West Virginia Board of Medicine (licensure, practice requirements, disciplinary and complaint procedures, continuing education, and physician assistants, 11 CSR 01B), is authorized.
(b) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 27, 2023, authorized under the authority of §30-3-7 of this code, modified by the West Virginia Board of Medicine to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on November 1, 2023, relating to the West Virginia Board of Medicine (continuing education for physicians and podiatric physicians, 11 CSR 06), is authorized.
(c) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on November 21, 2022, authorized under the authority of §30-3-7 of this code, relating to the West Virginia Board of Medicine (permitting and disciplinary procedures: educational permits for graduate medical interns, residents and fellows, 11 CSR 12), is authorized.
§64-9-14. West Virginia Nursing Home Administrators Licensing Board.
The legislative rule filed in the State Register on June 9, 2023, authorized under the authority of §30-25-6 of this code, relating to the West Virginia Nursing Home Administrators Licensing Board (nursing home administrators, 21 CSR 01), is authorized with the following amendment:
On page 13, by adding a new paragraph 6.2.a.3.G., to read as follows:
“6.2.a.3.G Failure to cooperate with OHFLAC or the designated Medicare Beneficiary and Family Centered Care – Quality Improvement Organization is grounds for disciplinary action and further review by the Board."
And,
By renumbering the remaining paragraphs.
§64-9-15. West Virginia Board of Optometry.
(a) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 28, 2023, authorized under the authority of §30-8-6 of this code, modified by the West Virginia Board of Optometry to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on November 16, 2023, relating to the West Virginia Board of Optometry (rules of the West Virginia Board of Optometry, 14 CSR 01), is authorized with the following amendments:
On page 6, by striking out all of subsection 11.1. and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection 11.1. to read as follows:
11.1. The Board may issue a temporary permit to practice optometry to an applicant who has graduated from an optometry school accredited by the Accreditation Council of Optometric Education or its successor. The applicant shall also meet the requirements of subsections 11.2-11.3. and pay the temporary permit fee required in the Board’s rule, Schedule of Fees, W. Va. Code of State Rules, §14CSR5. The temporary permit may be issued before the applicant passes all sections of the prescribed exam administered by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry, its successor or equivalent. A certified copy of the applicant’s accredited optometry school transcript indicating successful completion of the requirements for a doctorate degree in optometry must be submitted to qualify for a non-military temporary permit. The provisions of §14-1-18 of this rule establish alternative temporary permit requirements for members of the military and their spouses.;
On page 6, subdivision 11.2.1. by striking out the words “parts I and II of”;
On page 6, subdivision 11.2.1. by striking out the words “registration for the exam National Board exam”;
On page 7, by striking out all of subsection 11.3 and renumbering the remaining subsections.
And,
On page 9, subsection 16.1. by striking the words “if the spouse” and inserting in lieu thereof the word “and”.
(b) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 28, 2023, authorized under the authority of §30-8-6 of this code, modified by the West Virginia Board of Optometry to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on November 15, 2023, relating to the West Virginia Board of Optometry (continuing education, 14 CSR 10), is authorized.
(c) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 31, 2023, authorized under the authority of §30-8-6 of this code, modified by the West Virginia Board of Optometry to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on November 16, 2023, relating to the West Virginia Board of Optometry (injectable pharmaceutical agents certificate, 14 CSR 11), is authorized with the following amendments:
On page 3, after section 7, by adding a new section 8 to read as follows:
Ҥ14-11-8. Reporting.
8.1. The certificate holder shall notify the primary care physician or other health care provider as identified by the patient receiving the medication by injection and shall document in the patient’s record that the patient’s primary care provider was notified of an injection given to the patient. The notification shall include the diagnosis, treatment, any adverse effects of the injection, and the expected results of the injection. In no event shall the reporting be construed as permission or approval of an order for treatment by injection.
8.2. If the patient does not have a primary care provider or refuses to provide written permission to report the injection to his or her primary care provider, the certificate holder may provide a written statement to the patient regarding the injections he or she received to give to his or her current primary care provider or any subsequent primary care provider.
8.3. The certificate holder shall maintain a logbook of all injections and submit it to the Board upon request. The logbook shall include:
8.3.a. The patient’s initials, age, gender and race;
8.3.b. The purpose of the injection;
8.3.c. The name of the medication administered and the type and location of the injection;
8.3.d. The treatment guidelines which were followed and which must be compliant with the guidelines approved by the Board:
8.3.e. The name and certification or licensure level of any persons working in conjunction with the certificate holder to administer medication through injections; and
8.3.f. How the primary care provider was notified that the patient needed an injection.
8.4. The Board may require a certificate holder to supply the complete medical record for any of the patients listed in the logbook for review and may also request an audit of the certificate holder’s full records to ensure compliance with injection certificate requirements.
8.5. If a patient has an adverse reaction to the injection, the certificate holder shall provide the Board with an incident report, within 5 business days, listing the details of the adverse reaction and the measures used to correct that reaction.
8.6. A certificate holder’s reports containing patient Protected Health Information (PHI) shall comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) patient privacy requirements.”;
And,
Renumbering the following sections accordingly.
(d) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 28, 2023, authorized under the authority of §30-8-6 of this code, modified by the West Virginia Board of Optometry to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on November 15, 2023, relating to the West Virginia Board of Optometry (eyelid procedures, 14 CSR 14), is authorized with the following amendments:
On page 1, subsection 3.1, after the word ‘adnexa’ by adding the following: ‘that do not extend beyond the dermal layer of the skin or mucus membranes’;
On page 1, after section 3, by adding a new section 4 to read as follows:
Ҥ14-14-4. Exclusions.
An optometrist may not perform:
4.1. Surgery related to removal of the eye from a living human being;
4.2. Surgery requiring full thickness incision or excision of the cornea or sclera other than paracentesis in an emergency situation requiring immediate reduction of the pressure inside the eye;
4.3. Penetrating keratoplasty (corneal transplant) or lamellar keratoplasty;
4.4. Surgery requiring incision of the iris or ciliary body;
4.5. Surgery of the eyelid for eyelid malignancies or mechanical repair of blepharochalasis, ptosis, or tarsorrhaphy;
4.6. Surgery of the bony orbit, including orbital implants;
4.7. Incisional or excisional surgery of the lacrimal system other than lacrimal probing or related procedures; or
4.8. Surgery requiring full thickness conjunctivoplasty.”
§64-9-16. West Virginia Board of Osteopathic Medicine.
(a) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 28, 2023, authorized under the authority of §30-14-14 of this code, modified by the West Virginia Board of Osteopathic Medicine to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on September 15, 2023, relating to the West Virginia Board of Osteopathic Medicine (licensing procedures for osteopathic physicians, 24 CSR 01), is authorized.
(b) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 28, 2023, authorized under the authority of §30-3E-3 of this code, modified by the West Virginia Board of Osteopathic Medicine to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on September 15, 2023, relating to the West Virginia Board of Osteopathic Medicine (osteopathic physician assistants, 24 CSR 02), is authorized.
§64-9-17. West Virginia Board of Pharmacy.
(a) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 28, 2023, authorized under the authority of §30-5-7 of this code, modified by the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on September 26, 2023, relating to the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy (licensure and practice of pharmacy, 15 CSR 01), is authorized with the following amendments:
On page 16, subdivision 12.3.1. by striking out the word “current” and inserting in lieu thereof 2023;
On page 14, subsection 9.4, by striking out 15 CSR 19 and inserting in lieu thereof 15CSR 20;
On page 16, subdivision 12.3.2. by striking out the word “current” and inserting in lieu thereof 2023;
And,
On page 19, subdivision 13.2.2. by striking out the word “current” and inserting in lieu thereof 2023;
(b) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 28, 2023, authorized under the authority of §30-5-7 of this code, relating to the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy (Board of Pharmacy rules for continuing education for licensure for pharmacists, 15 CSR 03), is authorized.
(c) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 28, 2023, authorized under the authority of §30-5-7 of this code, relating to the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy (Board of Pharmacy rules for registration of pharmacy technicians, 15 CSR 07), is authorized.
(d) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 28, 2023, authorized under the authority of §30-5-7 of this code, modified by the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on September 26, 2023, relating to the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy (immunizations administered by pharmacists, pharmacy interns, and pharmacy technicians, 15 CSR 12), is authorized.
(e) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 28, 2023, authorized under the authority of §30-5-7 of this code, modified by the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on September 26, 2023, relating to the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy ( Board of Pharmacy rules for centralized prescription processing, 15 CSR 14), is authorized.
(f) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 28, 2023, authorized under the authority of §30-5-7 of this code, modified by the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on September 26, 2023, relating to the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy (regulations governing pharmacy permits, 15 CSR 15), is authorized.
(g) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 20, 2023, authorized under the authority of §30-5-7 of this code, relating to the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy (Board of Pharmacy rules for the substitution of biological pharmaceuticals, 15 CSR 17), is authorized.
§64-9-18. Board of Professional Surveyors.
The legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 31, 2023, authorized under the authority of §30-13A-6 of this code, modified by the Board of Professional Surveyors to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on October 3, 2023, relating to the Board of Professional Surveyors (examination and licensing of professional surveyors in West Virginia, 23 CSR 01), is authorized.
§64-9-19. Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
(a) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 25, 2023, authorized under the authority of §30-21-6 of this code, modified by the Board of Examiners of Psychologists to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on September 15, 2023, relating to the Board of Examiners of Psychologists (disciplinary and complaint procedures for psychologists, 17 CSR 04), is authorized with the following amendments:
On page 2, section 5, subsection 6, after the word “shall” by inserting the following: “first determine whether the conduct alleged in the complaint, if true, would constitute a violation of the rules of the Board or otherwise falls within the jurisdiction of the Board. Upon completing that initial determination, the Board shall”;
On page 3, section 5, subsection 6, subdivision 2, after the word “Board” by inserting the words “and dismissed”;
On page 3, section 5, subsection 7, by striking out the word “The” and inserting in lieu thereof "If it determines that the complaint falls within its jurisdiction, the”;
On page 3, section 5, subsection 12, by striking out the words “unless the complaint is determined to fall within the provisions of sub-division 5.6.2. of this rule” and inserting in lieu thereof the words “initially determined pursuant to sub-section 5.6 of this rule to be within its jurisdiction”; and
On page 4, section 5, subsection 17, after the words “discretion to dismiss a complaint hereunder”, by inserting the words “or under subsection 5.6”.
(b) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 25, 2023, authorized under the authority of §30-21-6 of this code, modified by the Board of Examiners of Psychologists to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on September 15, 2023, relating to the Board of Examiners of Psychologists (contested case hearing procedure, 17 CSR 05), is authorized.
§64-9-20. West Virginia Real Estate Commission.
(a) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 28, 2023, authorized under the authority of §30-40-8 of this code, modified by the West Virginia Real Estate Commission to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on September 27, 2023, relating to the West Virginia Real Estate Commission (licensing real estate brokers, associate brokers, and salespersons and the conduct of brokerage business, 174 CSR 01), is authorized.
(b) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 28, 2023, authorized under the authority of §30-40-8 of this code, relating to the West Virginia Real Estate Commission (schedule of fees, 174 CSR 02), is authorized.
(c) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 28, 2023, authorized under the authority of §30-40-8 of this code, modified by the West Virginia Real Estate Commission to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on September 27, 2023, relating to the West Virginia Real Estate Commission (requirements for real estate courses, course providers, and instructors, 174 CSR 03), is authorized.
§64-9-21. West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses.
(a) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on August 1, 2023, authorized under the authority of §30-7-4 of this code, modified by the West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on November 16, 2023, relating to the West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses (policies, standards and criteria for the evaluation, approval and national nursing accreditation of prelicensure nursing education programs, 19 CSR 01), is authorized.
(b) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 26, 2023, authorized under the authority of §30-7-4 of this code, modified by the West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on November 16, 2023, relating to the West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses (requirements for registration and licensure and conduct constituting professional misconduct, 19 CSR 03), is authorized with the following amendments:
On page 2, paragraph 3.1.a.4. by striking out the word “that” and inserting in lieu thereof the word “this”;
On page 3, paragraph 3.1.b.5., by striking out the word “state” and inserting in lieu thereof the words “West Virginia”;
On page 4, paragraph 3.1.c.4., by striking out the word “state” and inserting in lieu thereof the words “West Virginia”;
And,
On page 6, subdivision 6.1.e., by striking out the word “state” and inserting in lieu thereof the words “West Virginia”;
(c) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 26, 2023, authorized under the authority of §30-7-4 of this code, relating to the West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses (advanced practice registered nurse licensure requirements, 19 CSR 07), is authorized.
(d) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 26, 2023, authorized under the authority of §30-7-4 of this code, relating to the West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses (fees for services rendered by the board, 19 CSR 12), is authorized.
§64-9-22. West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care.
The legislative rule filed in the State Register on June 8, 2023, authorized under the authority of §30-34-6a of this code, modified by the West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on September 28, 2023, relating to the West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care (student temporary permit, 30 CSR 09), is authorized with the following amendment:
On page 2, subsection 3.2, after the word “review” by inserting the words "and approval”.
§64-9-23. Secretary of State.
(a) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 28, 2023, authorized under the authority of §3-1A-6 of this code, modified by the Secretary of State to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on October 25, 2023, relating to the Secretary of State (guidelines for the use of nicknames and other designations on the ballot, 153 CSR 14), is authorized.
(b) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 28, 2023, authorized under the authority of §3-1A-6 of this code, relating to the Secretary of State (Combined Voter Registration and Driver Licensing Fund, 153 CSR 25), is authorized.
(c) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 28, 2023, authorized under the authority of §3-1A-6 of this code, modified by the Secretary of State to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on October 25, 2023, relating to the Secretary of State (minimum standards for election administration, infrastructure, and security minimum standards and reserve funding, 153 CSR 55), is authorized.
§64-9-24. State Treasurer.
(a) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 28, 2023, authorized under the authority of §36-8-28 of this code, modified by the West Virginia State Treasurer to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on November 2, 2023, relating to the West Virginia State Treasurer (enforcement of the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act, 112 CSR 05), is authorized with the following amendments:
On page 1, line 6, in the name of the Series, following the words “PROPERTY ACT”, by adding the words “AND THE UNKNOWN AND UNLOCATABLE INTEREST OWNERS ACT”;
And,
On page 7, subsection 15.4, following the words “requirements of section”, by striking out the number “10” and inserting in lieu thereof the number “9.”
(b) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 13, 2023, authorized under the authority of §18-30A-6 of this code, modified by the West Virginia State Treasurer to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on November 2, 2023, relating to the West Virginia State Treasurer (Jumpstart Savings Program, 112 CSR 20), is authorized.
Adopted
Rejected