Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
1.1. Scope -- The purpose of this rule is to allow the West Virginia Board of Osteopathic Medicine to provide a rapid response to health care and medical needs as a result of disasters or emergencies. In the event the Governor of the State of West Virginia proclaims a State of Emergency or State of Preparedness pursuant to W. Va. Code § 15-5-6, the Governor may temporarily suspend regulatory statutes and rules of agencies if strict compliance therewith would in any way prevent, hinder or delay necessary action in coping with the emergency. As set forth below and when authorized by a lawful State of Emergency or State of Preparedness proclamation, the Board may waive requirements for licensure and issue emergency temporary permits to allow physicians and physician assistants to assist in addressing the disaster or emergency. 1.2. Authority -- W. Va. Code § 30-14-14 and W. Va. Code § 30-3E-3. 1.3. Filing Date -- April 6, 2021.1.4. Effective Date -- April 6, 2021. 1.5. Sunset Provision - This rule shall terminate and have no further force or effect upon April 6, 2026.