West Virginia Code 30-14-12 – Offenses; penalties
(a) Each of the following acts constitutes a misdemeanor, punishable upon conviction by a fine of not less than $1,000 nor more than $10,000:
Terms Used In West Virginia Code 30-14-12
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
- oath: shall be deemed to include an affirmation and the word "swear" or "sworn" to be complied with if the person referred to make solemn affirmation. See West Virginia Code 2-2-7
(1) The obtaining of or an attempt to obtain a license or permit to practice in the profession for money or any other thing of value, by fraudulent misrepresentation;
(2) The making of any willfully false oath or affirmation whenever an oath or affirmation is required by this article; and
(3) Advertising, practicing or attempting to practice under a name other than one’s own.
(b) Any person who practices or attempts to practice osteopathic medicine without a license or permit is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, shall be fined not more than $10,000, or imprisoned in a correctional facility for not less than one year nor more than five years, or both fined and imprisoned.