W. Va. Code § 30-3E-3

Current through 2024 First Special Session
Section 30-3E-3 - Rulemaking
(a) The boards shall propose rules for legislative approval in accordance with the provisions of §29A-3-1 et seq. of this code to implement the provisions of this article, including:
(1) The extent to which physician assistants may practice in this state;
(2) The extent to which physician assistants may pronounce death;
(3) Requirements for licenses and temporary licenses;
(4) Requirements for practice notifications;
(5) Requirements for continuing education;
(6) Conduct of a licensee for which discipline may be imposed;
(7) The eligibility and extent to which a physician assistant may prescribe;
(8) A fee schedule; and
(9) Any other rules necessary to effectuate the provisions of this article.
(b) The boards may propose emergency rules pursuant to §29A-3-1 et seq. of this code to ensure conformity with this article.
(c)
(1) A physician assistant may not prescribe a Schedule I controlled substance as provided in §60A-2-204 of this code.
(2) A physician assistant may prescribe up to a three-day supply of a Schedule II narcotic as provided in §60A-2-206 of this code.
(3) There are no other limitations on the prescribing authority of a physician assistant, except as provided in §16-54-1 et seq. of this code.

W. Va. Code § 30-3E-3

Amended by 2022SP2 Acts, ch. TBD (HB 214), eff. 4/25/2022.
Amended by 2021 Acts, ch. 201 (SB 714), eff. 7/8/2021.
Amended by 2019 Acts, ch. 191 (SB 668), eff. 6/4/2019.
Amended by 2017SP1 Acts, ch. 3 (SB 1014), eff. 9/7/2017.
Added by 2014 Acts, ch. 142 (SB 425), eff. 6/6/2014.