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ARTICLE 9. AUTHORIZATION FOR MISCELLANEOUS AGENCIES AND BOARDS TO PROMULGATE LEGISLATIVE RULES.

§64-9-1. Department of Agriculture.

(a) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 25, 2024, authorized under the authority of §19-7-11 of this code, relating to the Department of Agriculture (state aid for fairs and festivals, 61 CSR 03), is authorized.

(b) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on June 25, 2024, authorized under the authority of §19-2B-3 of this code, relating to the Department of Agriculture (inspection of meat and poultry, 61 CSR 16), is authorized.

(c) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 25, 2024, authorized under the authority of §19-1-4b of this code, relating to the Department of Agriculture (licensing and other fees, 61 CSR 18), is authorized.

(d) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on August 2, 2024, authorized under the authority of §19-11E-8 of this code, modified by the Department of Agriculture to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on October 18, 2024, relating to the Department of Agriculture (West Virginia manufacture-grade milk, 61 CSR 19), is authorized.

 (e) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on August 6, 2024, authorized under the authority of §19-1-3b of this code, modified by the Department of Agriculture to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on October 16, 2024, relating to the Department of Agriculture (employment reference and inquiries and background checks, 61 CSR 20), is authorized with amendment set forth below:

On page 5, by striking out all of subsection 9.1. and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection 9.1. to read as follows:

9.1. The following provisions apply to current employees and individuals seeking employment at the WVDA who have not been previously employed by the Department.;

On page 5, paragraph 9.1.a.4., after the word “his” by inserting the words “or her”;

And,

On page 5, subdivision 9.1.b., after the word “or” by inserting the word “an”.

(f) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 30, 2024, authorized under the authority of §19-29-1 of this code, modified by the Department of Agriculture to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on December 2, 2024, relating to the Department of Agriculture (West Virginia fish processing, 61 CSR 23A), is authorized with amendment set forth below:

On page 19, by adding a new subsection designated 21.4. to read as follows:

“21.4. Up to 20,000 pounds of fish per calendar year slaughtered and/or processed at an official plant are exempt from the antemortem, postmortem, and processing inspection, provided that the fish are slaughtered and processed at an establishment licensed by the Commissioner of Agriculture and approved for fish slaughter operations.”

(g) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on August 15, 2024, authorized under the authority of §19-12E-12 of this code, modified by the Department of Agriculture to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on December 3, 2024, relating to the Department of Agriculture (select plant-based derivatives and select plant-based derivative products, 61 CSR 30), is authorized with the amendment set forth below:

On page 20, subdivision 13.3.c. after the word “hemp” by inserting the words “and kratom”.

The legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 29, 2024, authorized under the authority of §19-1-11 of this code, relating to the Department of Agriculture (Rural Rehabilitation Program, 61 CSR 33), is authorized.

(h) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on August 15, 2024, authorized under the authority of §19-1-7 of this code, modified by the Department of Agriculture to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on December 2, 2024, relating to the Department of Agriculture (raw milk, 61 CSR 41), is authorized.

§64-9-2. Board of Architects.

(a) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on August 2, 2024, authorized under the authority of §30-12-1 of this code, modified by the Board of Architects to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on August 28, 2024, relating to the Board of Architects (registration of architects, 2 CSR 01), is authorized.

(b) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on August 13, 2024, authorized under the authority of §31I-1-13 of this code, modified by the State Auditor to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on October 17, 2024, relating to the State Auditor (private trust companies, 155 CSR 12), is authorized with the following amendment:

On page 1, by striking out all of subsection 1.6. and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection 1.6. to read as follows:

1.6.  Confidentiality.  – Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in Chapter 29B of the W. Va. Code, none of the following, which are submitted as part of any application for licensure under this Title, shall be subject to disclosure under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act of the State of West Virginia or otherwise: any Form WVSAO-PTC-Bio, "Biographical Report," incorporated by reference in W. Va. Code R. 155-12-9.6, provided as Exhibit E or F to Form WVSAO-PTC-01 or otherwise; any list of Family Members or list of current or former employees provided as Exhibit H  to Form WVSAO-PTC-01 or otherwise; and any Genealogical Chart provided as Exhibit I to Form WVSAO-PTC-01 or otherwise.

§64-9-3. State Auditor.

(a) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on March 22, 2024, authorized under the authority of §6-9-2a of this code, relating to the State Auditor (Local Government Purchasing Card Program, 155 CSR 06), is authorized.

(b) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on August 13, 2024, authorized under the authority of §31I-1-13 of this code, modified by the State Auditor to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on October 17, 2024, relating to the State Auditor (private trust companies, 155 CSR 12), is authorized.

§64-9-4. Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists.

(a) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on August 14, 2024, authorized under the authority of §30-27-6 of this code, modified by the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on October 10, 2024, relating to the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists (operation of barber, cosmetology, nail technology, aesthetic, hair styling, and waxing salons and schools, 3 CSR 05), is authorized.

(b) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on August 20, 2024, authorized under the authority of §30-27-6 of this code, modified by the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on October 11, 2024, relating to the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists (schedule of fees, 3 CSR 06), is authorized.

(c) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on August 20, 2024, authorized under the authority of §30-1-8 of this code, modified by the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on October 8, 2024, relating to the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists (schedule of fines, 3 CSR 07), is authorized.

§64-9-5. Board of Chiropractic Examiners.

The legislative rule filed in the State Register on October 18, 2024, authorized under the authority of §30-1-24 of this code, relating to the Board of Chiropractic Examiners (consideration of prior criminal convictions in initial licensure determinations, 4 CSR 08), is authorized.

§64-9-6. Board of Dentistry.

(a) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 23, 2024, authorized under the authority of §30-4-6 of this code, modified by the Board of Dentistry to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on November 15, 2024, relating to the Board of Dentistry (continuing education requirements, 5 CSR 11), is authorized with the amendment set forth below:

“On page 8, subdivision 3.9.2., after the word “least”, by striking out the number “3” and inserting in lieu thereof the number “2”;

And,

On page 8, subdivision 3.9.2., by striking out the following “drug diversion training and best practice prescribing of controlled substances training and training on prescribing and administration of an opioid antagonist “ and inserting in lieu thereof “infection control training”.”

(b) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 22, 2024, authorized under the authority of §30-4-6 of this code, modified by the Board of Dentistry to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on November 15, 2024, relating to the Board of Dentistry (mobile dental facilities and portable dental units, 5 CSR 14), is authorized.

§64-9-7. Election Commission.

The legislative rule filed in the State Register on August 30, 2024, authorized under the authority of §3-1A-5 of this code, modified by the Election Commission to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on January 3, 2025, relating to the Election Commission (regulation of campaign finance, 146 CSR 03), is authorized with the amendments set forth below:

On page 6, by striking out all of paragraph 2.28.2.e.;

On page 13, subsection 6.5. by striking out the words "or candidate's leadership PAC"

On page 22, subdivision 13.2.1. by striking out the words "including a leadership PAC";

And,

On page 28, by striking out all of subsection 14.8. and inserting in lieu there of a new subsection 14.8. to read as follows:

 14.8. Candidate PAC Activities; Prohibitions:

14.8.1. A candidate seeking or an individual holding statewide or legislative office may:

14.8.1.a. Be the principal officer, treasurer, fundraiser, or decision maker for a PAC;

14.8.1.b. Receive contributions to the PAC: Provided, that contributions received are subject to the contribution limitations in W. Va. Code § 3-8-5c and the regulation of coordinated expenditures in W. Va. Code § 3-8-9a and subsection 14.2 of this Section;

14.8.1.c. Receive reimbursement for travel and other expenses incurred in the performance of duties for the PAC, and for purchases made on behalf of the PAC: Provided, that no reimbursement shall be made for any activities that would constitute personal use or prohibited expenditures; and

14.8.1.d. Sponsor another candidate or individual holding statewide or legislative office for non-campaign political activities as follows:

14.8.1.d.1. For political events not specifically organized for any candidate’s committee or campaign, political party events, political meetings, and expenses related thereto such as necessary travel, hotels, meals, and entry fees.

§64-9-8. Board of Funeral Service Examiners.

The legislative rule filed in the State Register on August 29, 2024, authorized under the authority of §30-6-6 of this code, modified by the Board of Funeral Service Examiners to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on November 22, 2024, relating to the Board of Funeral Service Examiners (funeral director, embalmer, apprentice, courtesy card holders, and funeral establishment requirements, 6 CSR 01), is authorized.

§64-9-9. Massage Therapy Licensure Board.

The legislative rule filed in the State Register on August 30, 2024, authorized under the authority of §30-37-6 of this code, relating to the Massage Therapy Licensure Board (general provisions, 194 CSR 01), is authorized.

§64-9-10. Board of Medicine.

The legislative rule filed in the State Register on April 1, 2024, authorized under the authority of §30-1-23 of this code, relating to the Board of Medicine (waiver of initial licensing fees for certain initial licensure applicants, 11 CSR 13), is authorized.

§64-9-11. Board of Occupational Therapy.

(a) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on June 4, 2024, authorized under the authority of §30-28-7 of this code, relating to the Board of Occupational Therapy (fees for services rendered by the Board, 13 CSR 03), is authorized.

(b) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on June 4, 2024, authorized under the authority of §30-28-7 of this code, modified by the Board of Occupational Therapy to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on August 29, 2024, relating to the Board of Occupational Therapy (competency standards for advanced practice by occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants, 13 CSR 05), is authorized.

(c) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on January 10, 2024, authorized under the authority of §30-28-6 of this code, relating to the Board of Occupational Therapy (request for waiver of licensing fees for certain individuals, 13 CSR 07), is authorized.

(d) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on January 10, 2024, authorized under the authority of §30-28-7 of this code, modified by the Board of Occupational Therapy to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on August 29, 2024, relating to the Board of Occupational Therapy (consideration of prior criminal convictions in initial licensure determinations, 13 CSR 08), is authorized.

(e) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on June 4, 2024, authorized under the authority of §30-1-26 of this code, modified by the Board of Occupational Therapy to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on August 29, 2024, relating to the Board of Occupational Therapy (telehealth practice, requirements, and definitions, 13 CSR 09), is authorized.

§64-9-12. Board of Osteopathic Medicine.

The legislative rule filed in the State Register on November 15, 2023, authorized under the authority of §30-1-23 of this code, relating to the Board of Osteopathic Medicine (waiver of initial licensing fees for certain initial licensure applicants, 24 CSR 08), is authorized.

§64-9-13. Board of Pharmacy.

(a) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on August 29, 2024, authorized under the authority of §30-5-7 of this code, modified by the Board of Pharmacy to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on October 16, 2024, relating to the Board of Pharmacy (licensure and practice of pharmacy, 15 CSR 01), is authorized.

(b) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on August 29, 2024, authorized under the authority of §60A-3-301 of this code, modified by the Board of Pharmacy to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on October 16, 2024, relating to the Board of Pharmacy (Uniform Controlled Substances Act, 15 CSR 02), is authorized.

(c) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on August 29, 2024, authorized under the authority of §30-5-7 of this code, modified by the Board of Pharmacy to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on October 16, 2024, relating to the Board of Pharmacy (regulations governing pharmacy permits, 15 CSR 15), is authorized.

(d) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 24, 2024, authorized under the authority of §30-1-23 of this code, relating to the Board of Pharmacy (application of waiver of initial licensing fees for certain individuals, 15 CSR 18), is authorized.

§64-9-14. Board of Examiners of Psychologists.

The legislative rule filed in the State Register on August 13, 2024, authorized under the authority of §30-21-6 of this code, modified by the Board of Examiners of Psychologists to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on August 28, 2024, relating to the Board of Examiners of Psychologists (consideration of prior criminal convictions in initial licensure determinations and application for waiver of initial licensing fees for certain individuals, 17 CSR 07), is authorized.

§64-9-15. Real Estate Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board.

(a) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on August 30, 2024, authorized under the authority of §30-38-9 of this code, modified by the Real Estate Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on October 7, 2024, relating to the Real Estate Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (requirements for licensure and certification, 190 CSR 02), is authorized.

(b) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on August 30, 2024, authorized under the authority of §30-38-9 of this code, modified by the Real Estate Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on October 7, 2024, relating to the Real Estate Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (renewal of licensure or certification, 190 CSR 03), is authorized.

(c) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on August 30, 2024, authorized under the authority of §30-38-9 of this code, modified by the Real Estate Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on October 7, 2024, relating to the Real Estate Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (requirements for registration and renewal of appraisal management companies, 190 CSR 05), is authorized.

§64-9-16. Real Estate Commission.

(a) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on August 14, 2024, authorized under the authority of §30-40-8 of this code, modified by the Real Estate Commission to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on October 15, 2024, relating to the Real Estate Commission (licensing real estate brokers, associate brokers, and salespersons and the conduct of brokerage business, 174 CSR 01), is authorized with the amendment set forth below:

On page 2, subsection 3.1., by striking out the word “biannual” and inserting in lieu thereof the word “biennial”.

(b) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on June 27, 2024, authorized under the authority of §30-1-23 of this code, relating to the Real Estate Commission (application for waiver of initial licensing fees for certain individuals, 174 CSR 06), is authorized with the amendment set forth below:

On page 2, subdivision 2.7. by striking out “§30-1-22” and inserting in lieu thereof “§30-01-23”.

(c) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on August 9, 2024, authorized under the authority of §30-1-24 of this code, relating to the Real Estate Commission (consideration of prior criminal convictions in initial license eligibility determination, 174 CSR 07), is authorized.

§64-9-17. Board of Respiratory Care.

(a) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on August 30, 2024, authorized under the authority of §30-34-6 of this code, relating to the Board of Respiratory Care (criteria for licensure, 30 CSR 01), is authorized with the amendments set forth below:

On page 1, by striking out all of subsection 2.4.;

On page 1, paragraph 3.1.2., by striking out the words "On or after July 1, 2022 holds" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "Holds".;

 On page 1, paragraph 3.1.3., by striking out the words "Prior to July 1, 2022 holds" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "Holds".;

On page 2, subsection 3.3, by deleting the subsection in its entirety.;

On page 2, subsection 4.1, after the words "Respiratory therapists" by striking out the words "licensed prior to July 1, 2022,".;

And,

On page 2, subsection 4.2, by striking out the subsection in its entirety.

(b) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on February 27, 2024, authorized under the authority of §30-1-23 of this code, modified by the Board of Respiratory Care to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on September 9, 2024, relating to the Board of Respiratory Care (consideration of prior criminal convictions in initial licensure determinations, 30 CSR 10), is authorized.

(c) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on January 26, 2024, authorized under the authority of §30-1-26 of this code, modified by the Board of Respiratory Care to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on September 9, 2024, relating to the Board of Respiratory Care (telehealth practice requirements and definitions, 30 CSR 11), is authorized with the amendment set forth below:

On page 2, subdivision 5.2.4. by striking out the word “statue” and inserting in lieu thereof the word “statute”;

And,

On page 3, after "§30-11-6." by inserting the words "Authorized Procedures.”.

§64-9-18. Board of Sanitarians.

The legislative rule filed in the State Register on August 30, 2024, authorized under the authority of §30-17-6 of this code, modified by the Board of Sanitarians to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on November 18, 2024, relating to the Board of Sanitarians (the practice of public health sanitation, 20 CSR 04), is authorized.

§64-9-19. Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.

The legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 22, 2024, authorized under the authority of §30-32-7 of this code, modified by the Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on November 14, 2024, relating to the Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (speech-language pathology and audiology assistants, 29 CSR 02), is authorized.

§64-9-20. State Conservation Committee.

The legislative rule filed in the State Register on October 30, 2023, authorized under the authority of §19-21A-4 of this code, relating to the State Conservation Committee (State Conservation Committee grant program, 63 CSR 03), is authorized.

§64-9-21. Hope Scholarship Board.

The legislative rule filed in the State Register on August 9, 2024, authorized under the authority of §18-31-9 of this code, modified by the Hope Scholarship Board to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on November 20, 2024, relating to the Hope Scholarship Board (Hope Scholarship Program, 112 CSR 18), is authorized.

§64-9-22. West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care.

The legislative rule filed in the State Register on June 8, 2023, authorized under the authority of §30-34-6a of this code, modified by the West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on September 28, 2023, relating to the West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care (student temporary permit, 30 CSR 09), is authorized with the following amendment:

On page 2, subsection 3.2, after the word “review” by inserting the words "and approval”.

§64-9-23. Secretary of State.

(a) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 28, 2023, authorized under the authority of §3-1A-6 of this code, modified by the Secretary of State to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on October 25, 2023, relating to the Secretary of State (guidelines for the use of nicknames and other designations on the ballot, 153 CSR 14), is authorized.

(b) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 28, 2023, authorized under the authority of §3-1A-6 of this code, relating to the Secretary of State (Combined Voter Registration and Driver Licensing Fund, 153 CSR 25), is authorized.

(c) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 28, 2023, authorized under the authority of §3-1A-6 of this code, modified by the Secretary of State to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on October 25, 2023, relating to the Secretary of State (minimum standards for election administration, infrastructure, and security minimum standards and reserve funding, 153 CSR 55), is authorized.

§64-9-24. State Treasurer.

(a) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 28, 2023, authorized under the authority of §36-8-28 of this code, modified by the West Virginia State Treasurer to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on November 2, 2023, relating to the West Virginia State Treasurer (enforcement of the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act, 112 CSR 05), is authorized with the following amendments:

On page 1, line 6, in the name of the Series, following the words “PROPERTY ACT”, by adding the words “AND THE UNKNOWN AND UNLOCATABLE INTEREST OWNERS ACT”;

And,

On page 7, subsection 15.4, following the words “requirements of section”, by striking out the number “10” and inserting in lieu thereof the number “9.”

(b) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 13, 2023, authorized under the authority of §18-30A-6 of this code, modified by the West Virginia State Treasurer to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on November 2, 2023, relating to the West Virginia State Treasurer (Jumpstart Savings Program, 112 CSR 20), is authorized.



§64-9-25. Real Estate Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board.

The legislative rule filed in the State Register on September 9, 2019, authorized under the authority of §30-38-9 of this code, modified by the Real Estate Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on December 6, 2019, relating to the Real Estate Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (requirements for licensure and certification, 190 CSR 02), is authorized.



§64-9-26. Real Estate Commission.

(a) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 2, 2019, authorized under the authority of §30-1-23 of this code, modified by the Real Estate Commission to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on October 7, 2019, relating to the Real Estate Commission (application for waiver of initial licensing fees for certain individuals, 174 CSR 06), is authorized.

(b) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on September 27, 2019, authorized under the authority of §30-1-24 of this code, modified by the Real Estate Commission to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on December 3, 2019, relating to the Real Estate Commission (consideration of prior criminal convictions in initial license eligibility determination, 174 CSR 07), is authorized.



§64-9-27. Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses.

(a) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on October 11, 2019, authorized under the authority of §30-7-4 of this code, relating to the Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses (requirements for registration and licensure and conduct constituting professional misconduct, 19 CSR 03), is authorized.

(b) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on August 22, 2019, authorized under the authority of §30-1-23 of this code, modified by the Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on October 7, 2019, relating to the Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses (request for waiver of initial licensing fees for certain individuals, 19 CSR 15), is authorized.



§64-9-28. West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care.

(a) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on June 27, 2019, authorized under the authority of §30-34-6a of this code, modified by the West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on October 1, 2019, relating to the West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care (establishment of fees, 30 CSR 02), is authorized.

(b) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on June 27, 2019, authorized under the authority of §30-34-6a of this code, modified by the West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on October 2, 2019, relating to the West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care (student temporary permit, 30 CSR 09), is authorized.

(c) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on December 10, 2019, authorized under the authority of §30-1-24 of this code, relating to the Board of Respiratory Care (consideration of prior criminal convictions in initial licensure determinations, 30 CSR 10), is authorized.



§64-9-29. Board of Sanitarians.

The legislative rule filed in the State Register on November 1, 2019, authorized under the authority of §30-17-6 of this code, modified by the Board of Sanitarians to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on January 7, 2020, relating to the Board of Sanitarians (waiver of initial application fees and criteria for initial licensure, 20 CSR 05), is authorized.



§64-9-30. Board of Social Work.

(a) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on September 27, 2019, authorized under the authority of §30-30-6 of this code, modified by the Board of Social Work to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on November 1, 2019, relating to the Board of Social Work (qualifications for the profession of social work, 25 CSR 01), is authorized.

(b) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 10, 2019, authorized under the authority of §30-30-6 of this code, modified by the Board of Social Work to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on October 10, 2019, relating to the Board of Social Work (fee schedule, 25 CSR 03), is authorized.



§64-9-31. Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.

(a) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on June 28, 2019, authorized under the authority of §30-32-7 of this code, modified by the Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on November 4, 2019, relating to the Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (licensure of speech-pathology and audiology, 29 CSR 01), is authorized with the following amendments:

On page seven, subdivision 10.8.1.a., following the word “for”, by inserting the words, “active duty”.

And,

On page seven, subdivision 10.8.2.a., following the word “for”, by inserting the words, “active duty”.

(b) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on September 17, 2019, authorized under the authority of §30-32-7 of this code, modified by the Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on November 5, 2019, relating to the Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (disciplinary and complaint procedures for speech-language pathology and audiology, 29 CSR 04), is authorized.



§64-9-32. State Auditor.

The legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 8, 2019, authorized under the authority of §6-9-2a of this code, relating to the State Auditor (local government purchasing card program, 155 CSR 06), is authorized.



§64-9-33. State Conservation Committee.

The legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 10, 2019, authorized under the authority of §19-21A-4(g)(11) of this code, relating to the State Conservation Committee (State Conservation Committee Grant Program, 63 CSR 03), is authorized.



§64-9-34. Board of Veterinary Medicine.

(a) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on September 9, 2019, authorized under the authority of §30-10-6 of this code, modified by the Board of Veterinary Medicine to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on January 2, 2020, relating to the Board of Veterinary Medicine (organization and operation and licensing of veterinarians, 26 CSR 01), is authorized.

(b) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on September 9, 2019, authorized under the authority of §30-10-6 of this code, modified by the Board of Veterinary Medicine to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on January 2, 2020, relating to the Board of Veterinary Medicine (registration of veterinary technicians, 26 CSR 03), is authorized.

(c) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on September 9, 2019, authorized under the authority of §30-10-6 of this code, modified by the Board of Veterinary Medicine to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on January 2, 2020, relating to the Board of Veterinary Medicine (schedule of fees, 26 CSR 06), is authorized with the amendments set forth below:

On page 2, Section 3.6, by striking out “$100.00” and inserting in lieu thereof “$10.00”;

On page 2, Section 3.7, by striking out “$80.00” and inserting in lieu thereof “$5.00”;

On page 2, Section 3.8, by striking out “$25.00” and inserting in lieu thereof “$2.00”;

And,

On page 2, Section 3.9, by striking out “$80.00” and inserting in lieu thereof “$6.00”.