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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(a) The boards shall propose rules for legislative approval in accordance with the provisions of § 29A-3-1 et seq. of this code to implement the provisions of this article, including:
(1) The extent to which physician assistants may practice in this state;
(2) The extent to which physician assistants may pronounce death;
(3) Requirements for licenses and temporary licenses;
(4) Requirements for practice notifications;
(5) Requirements for continuing education;
(6) Conduct of a licensee for which discipline may be imposed;
(7) The eligibility and extent to which a physician assistant may prescribe;
(8) A fee schedule; and
(9) Any other rules necessary to effectuate the provisions of this article.
(b) The boards may propose emergency rules pursuant to § 29A-3-1 et seq. of this code to ensure conformity with this article.
(c)(1) A physician assistant may not prescribe a Schedule I controlled substance as provided in § 60A-2-204 of this code.
(2) A physician assistant may prescribe up to a three-day supply of a Schedule II narcotic as provided in § 60A-2-206 of this code.
(3) There are no other limitations on the prescribing authority of a physician assistant, except as provided in § 16-54-1 et seq. of this code.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - West Virginia Code Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations § 30-3E-3. Rulemaking - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wv/chapter-30-professions-and-occupations/wv-code-sect-30-3e-3/
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