# W. Va. Code § 30-34-13: Disciplinary criteria

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A34_S13

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 30-34-13
- **Heading:** Disciplinary criteria
- **Jurisdiction:** West Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WV Code / Chapter 30 / Article 34 / Section 13

## Text

The board may revoke, suspend or refuse to renew any license, or place on probation, or otherwise reprimand a licensee or permit holder, or deny a license to an applicant if it finds that the person:

(a) Is guilty of fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to procure a license or renewal of a license to practice respiratory care;

(b) Is unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence, habits or other causes of incompetence;

(c) Is habitually intemperate in the use of alcoholic beverages;

(d) Is addicted to or has improperly obtained, possessed, used or distributed habit-forming drugs or narcotics;

(e) Is convicted of a felony that materially affects the person's ability to safely practice respiratory care;

(f) Is guilty of dishonest or unethical conduct as determined by the board of respiratory care;

(g) Has practiced respiratory care after his or her license or permit has expired, been suspended or revoked;

(h) Has practiced respiratory care under cover of any permit or license illegally or fraudulently obtained or issued; or

(i) Has violated or aided or abetted others in violation of any provision of this article.

## Nearby sections

- [W. Va. Code § 30-34-1 §30-34-1. License required to practice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A34_S1.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-34-2 §30-34-2. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A34_S2.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-34-3 §30-34-3. Board of respiratory care.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A34_S3.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-34-4 §30-34-4. Organization and meetings of board; quorum; expenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A34_S4.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-34-5 §30-34-5. Board responsibilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A34_S5.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-34-6 §30-34-6. Powers of the board; fund.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A34_S6.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-34-6A §30-34-6a. Rulemaking authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A34_S6A.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-34-7 §30-34-7. Issuance of license; renewal of license; renewal fee; display of license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A34_S7.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-34-8 §30-34-8. Criteria for licensure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A34_S8.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-34-9 §30-34-9. Temporary student permits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A34_S9.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-34-10 §30-34-10. Prohibitions and penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A34_S10.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-34-11 §30-34-11. Examination requirement; termination of temporary licenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A34_S11.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-34-12 §30-34-12. Professional identification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A34_S12.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-34-13 §30-34-13. Disciplinary criteria.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A34_S13.md)

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