SB 355
Board of Osteopathic Medicine rule relating to licensing procedures for osteopathic physicians
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House of Delegates
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
Senate Bill 355 authorizes the Board of Osteopathic Medicine to create and enforce rules regarding the licensing process for osteopathic physicians in West Virginia. This bill specifically builds upon existing authority granted to the Board, allowing them to modify and refine their procedures for licensing these physicians. The Board has already developed a preliminary rule, which was reviewed and revised by the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee before being refiled. This legislation ensures the Board has the power to establish and maintain a clear licensing framework.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the Board of Osteopathic Medicine to promulgate rules.
- Concerns licensing procedures for osteopathic physicians.
- Refers to existing authority under §30-14-14 of the Code of West Virginia.
- Specifies the rule number as 24 CSR 01.
- Requires the rule to be reviewed and modified by the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee.
- Updates the previously filed rule.
Who is affected
- Osteopathic physicians
- Board of Osteopathic Medicine
- Applicants for osteopathic physician licenses
Notable changes
- Formalizes the Board’s authority to create and manage licensing rules.
- Requires the Board to incorporate feedback from the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee.
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