# W. Va. Code § 30-14-1: License required

> West Virginia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A14_S1

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 30-14-1
- **Heading:** License required
- **Jurisdiction:** West Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WV Code / Chapter 30 / Article 14 / Section 1

## Text

It is unlawful for any person to practice or offer to practice medicine and surgery as an osteopathic physician and surgeon in this state without a license or permit issued by the West Virginia Board of Osteopathic Medicine: Provided, That any license heretofore issued under the laws of this state, authorizing its holder to practice osteopathy and surgery, shall in no way be affected by the enactment of this article; except that the holder of every such license shall be subject to all of the provisions of this article respecting the requirements and obligations herein prescribed for the continuance in force of such license.

## Nearby sections

- [W. Va. Code § 30-14-1 §30-14-1. License required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A14_S1.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-14-2 §30-14-2. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A14_S2.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-14-3 §30-14-3. Board of Osteopathic Medicine.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A14_S3.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-14-4 §30-14-4. Application for license or educational permit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A14_S4.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-14-5 §30-14-5. Examination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A14_S5.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-14-6 §30-14-6. Issuance of license without examination; fee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A14_S6.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-14-7 §30-14-7. Reciprocal endorsement fee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A14_S7.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-14-8 §30-14-8. Temporary permits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A14_S8.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-14-9 §30-14-9. Duties and rights of osteopathic physicians and surgeons.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A14_S9.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-14-9A §30-14-9a. Osteopathic medical corporations — Application for registration; fee; notice to Secretary of State of issuance of certificate; action by secretary of state.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A14_S9A.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-14-9B §30-14-9b. Same - Rights and limitations generally; biennial registration; fee; when practice to cease; admissibility and effect of certificate signed by board; penalty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A14_S9B.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-14-10 §30-14-10. Renewal of license; fee; refresher training a prerequisite; effect of failure to renew; reinstatement; educational permit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A14_S10.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-14-11 §30-14-11. Refusal, suspension or revocation of license; suspension or revocation of certificate of authorization.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A14_S11.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-14-11A §30-14-11a. Records of board; expungement; examination; notice; public information; voluntary agreements relating to alcohol or chemical dependency; confidentiality of same; physician-patient privileges.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A14_S11A.md)

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