# W. Va. Code § 30-14-9: Duties and rights of osteopathic physicians and surgeons

> West Virginia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A14_S9

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 30-14-9
- **Heading:** Duties and rights of osteopathic physicians and surgeons
- **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 9

## Text

Osteopathic physicians and surgeons licensed hereunder shall have the same rights and privileges as physicians and surgeons of other schools of medicine.

Osteopathic physicians and surgeons shall observe and be subject to all state and municipal regulations relative to reporting births and deaths and all matters pertaining to the public health with equal rights and obligations as physicians of other schools of medicine, and such reports shall be accepted by the officers of the department to which the same are made.

Osteopathic physicians and surgeons licensed hereunder shall have the same rights and privileges as physicians and surgeons of other schools of medicine with respect to the treatment of cases or the holding of health offices or offices in public institutions.

## 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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