# W. Va. Code § 30-16-5: Powers and duties of the board

> West Virginia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A16_S5

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 30-16-5
- **Heading:** Powers and duties of the board
- **Jurisdiction:** West Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WV Code / Chapter 30 / Article 16 / Section 5

## Text

(a) The board shall:

(1) Administer, coordinate and enforce the provisions of this article, evaluate the qualifications of applicants, supervise the examination of applicants, issue or deny original or endorsement licenses;

(2) Investigate allegations of violations of this article and impose penalties if violations of this article have occurred;

(3) Propose rules for legislative approval in accordance with the provisions of article three, chapter twenty-nine-a of this code, which shall after adoption govern and control the professional conduct of every person who holds a license to practice chiropractic in this state, and which shall include, but not be limited to, rules that:

(A) Delineate qualifications for licensure, including qualifications for practice in specialties;

(B) Specify requirements for the renewal of licensure;

(C) Set forth procedures for licensure of chiropractors;

(D) Establish a fee schedule for the amount and payment of all fees and charges;

(E) Establish standards of professional conduct;

(F) Establish procedures for disciplinary actions and complaint resolutions; and

(G) Provide for duties of board members;

(4) Evaluate the professional education and training of applicants for licensure and licensure renewal;

(5) Evaluate the previous professional performance of applicants for licensure and licensure renewal;

(6) Accept or deny applications for license renewal;

(7) Establish appropriate fees and charges to support the active and effective pursuit of its legal responsibilities;

(8) Employ personnel as determined by its needs and budget;

(9) Request legal advice and assistance, as needed, from the Attorney General;

(10) Enter into contracts necessary to carry out its responsibilities under this article, including contracts for professional services that may include investigation, financing or legal services;

(11) Develop and adopt a budget; and

(12) Communicate disciplinary actions to relevant state and federal authorities and to other state chiropractic licensing authorities.

## Nearby sections

- [W. Va. Code § 30-16-1 §30-16-1. Purpose and legislative intent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A16_S1.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-16-2 §30-16-2. License required; exceptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A16_S2.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-16-3 §30-16-3. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A16_S3.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-16-4 §30-16-4. West Virginia Board of Chiropractic; establishment and composition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A16_S4.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-16-5 §30-16-5. Powers and duties of the board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A16_S5.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-16-6 §30-16-6. Application for license; requirements for licensure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A16_S6.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-16-7 §30-16-7. Examination; certificates of license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A16_S7.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-16-7A §30-16-7a. Special volunteer chiropractor license; civil immunity for voluntary services rendered to indigents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A16_S7A.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-16-8 §30-16-8. Licensing of foreign graduates.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A16_S8.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-16-9 §30-16-9. Licensure by endorsement; temporary licensure; restricted licensure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A16_S9.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-16-10 §30-16-10. Licensing chiropractors from other states; fee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A16_S10.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-16-11 §30-16-11. Disciplinary actions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A16_S11.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-16-12 §30-16-12. Impaired chiropractors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A16_S12.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-16-13 §30-16-13. Protected action, immunity and communication.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A16_S13.md)

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