# W. Va. Code § 30-5-2: Unlawful acts

> West Virginia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A5_S2

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 30-5-2
- **Heading:** Unlawful acts
- **Jurisdiction:** West Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WV Code / Chapter 30 / Article 5 / Section 2

## Text

(a) It is unlawful for any person in this state to practice or offer to practice pharmacist care without a license pursuant to the provisions of this article; or to practice or offer to assist in the practice of pharmacist care without being registered pursuant to the provisions of this article. Further, it is unlawful to advertise or use any title or description tending to convey or give the impression that he or she is a pharmacist or pharmacy technician, unless the person is licensed or registered under the provisions of this article.

(b) A business entity may not render any service or engage in any activity which, if rendered or engaged in by an individual, would constitute the practice of pharmacist care, except through a licensee.

(c) It is unlawful for the proprietor of a pharmacy or a ambulatory health care facility to permit a person, who is not a licensed pharmacist, to practice pharmacist care: Provided, That a charitable clinic pharmacy may permit a licensed prescribing practitioner to act in place of the pharmacist when no pharmacist is present in the charitable clinic.

## Nearby sections

- [W. Va. Code § 30-5-1 §30-5-1. Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A5_S1.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-5-2 §30-5-2. Unlawful acts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A5_S2.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-5-3 §30-5-3. Applicable law.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A5_S3.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-5-4 §30-5-4. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A5_S4.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-5-5 §30-5-5. West Virginia Board of Pharmacy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A5_S5.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-5-6 §30-5-6. Powers and duties of the board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A5_S6.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-5-7 §30-5-7. Rule-making authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A5_S7.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-5-8 §30-5-8. Fees; special revenue account; administrative fines.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A5_S8.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-5-9 §30-5-9. Qualifications for licensure as pharmacist;](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A5_S9.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-5-10 §30-5-10. Scope practice for licensed pharmacist.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A5_S10.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-5-11 §30-5-11. Registration of pharmacy technicians.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A5_S11.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-5-11A §30-5-11a. Pharmacy technician trainee qualifications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A5_S11A.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-5-12 §30-5-12. Scope practice for registered pharmacy technician.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A5_S12.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-5-12B §30-5-12b. Definitions; selection of generic drug products; exceptions; records; labels; manufacturing standards; rules; notice of substitution; complaints; notice and hearing; immunity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A5_S12B.md)

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