TITLE 42

 

                                               WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

 

 

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SERIES            1 -      PRIVATE EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES

 

Authority - §21-2-5

Type - Legislative

Price - $2.80

Effective - December 31, 1982

 

Section            1.      General

Section            2.      Definitions

Section            3.      License

Section            4.      Records and Reports

Section            5.      Copies and Receipts

Section            6.      Advertising

Section            7.      Prohibited Activities

Section            8.      Basis for Fee Charges

 

SERIES            2 -      SAFETY CODE FOR AERIAL PASSENGER TRAMWAYS

 

Authority - §21-3-2

Type - Legislative

Price - $2.00 (Without Incorporated Document)

Effective - May 26, 1983

 

Section             1.      General

Section             2.      Safety Code (Incorporated)

 

SERIES            3 -      STEAM BOILER INSPECTION

 

Authority - §21-3-7

Type - Legislative

Price - $4.20

Effective - July 1, 2008

 

Section             1.      General

Section             2.      Definitions

Section             3.      Boilers of all Types

Section             4.      New Installations

Section             5.      Existing Installations

Section             6.      Inspection Fee Schedule

 

SERIES            4 -      LISTING OF HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES

 

Authority - §21-3-18

Type - Legislative

Price - $8.00

Effective - December 31, 1982

 

Section             1.      General

Section             2.      Listing of Hazardous Substances

 

SERIES          5 -            WAGE PAYMENT AND COLLECTION ACT

 

Authority - §21-5-13

Type - Legislative

Price - $3.60

Effective - March 29, 1990

 

Section           1.            General

Section           2.            Definitions

Section           3.            Enforcement

Section           4.            Forms of Records; Scope of Records

Section           5.            Records of Retroactive Payment of Wages

Section           6.            Petition for Special Agreement - Records

Section           7.            Place for Keeping Records

Section           8.            When Wages are Payable

Section           9.            Employee Absent on a Payday

Section         10.            Petition for Special Agreement - Paydays

Section         11.            Assignment of Wages

Section         12.            Agreements Contra to This Regulation Void

Section         13.            Employees Separated From Payroll Before Payday

Section         14.            Notification to Employees, Records Maintained by Employers and Posting of Notices Required

Section         15.            Collection of Wages Due Through Action by the Commissioner

Section         16.            Bonding Procedures

Section         17.            Amendments to Regulations

 

SERIES          6 -            PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGICAL DETECTION OF DECEIPTION  EXAMINATIONS, LIMITATIONS OF USE, REQUIREMENTS, LICENSES, AND PENALTIES

 

Authority - §§21-5-5c; 29A-1-1

Type - Legislative

Price - $3.20

Effective - June 1, 2004

 

Section           1.            General

Section           2.            Definitions

Section           3.            License

Section           4.            Internship Training

Section           5.            Reciprocity

Section           6.            Intervention; Employee Organizations

Section           7.            Standards of Accuracy

Section           8.            Conditions and Procedures for Psychophysiological Detection of Deception Examinations

 

SERIES          7 -            PREVAILING WAGE

 

Authority - §21-5A

Type - Legislative

Price - $3.40

Effective - December 31. 1982

 

Section           1.            General

Section           2.            Definitions

Section           3.            Required Provisions to be Contained in All Advertised Specifications and Contracts for Public Work

Section           4.            Duty of the Public Authority

Section           5.            Prevailing Wage Established at Regular Intervals -- How Determined -- Hearings on Objections -- Judicial Review

Section           6.            Posting of Wage Rates

Section           7.            Records and Inspection

Section           8.            Penalties for Violation of Act

Section           9.            Severability

Section         10.            Amendments or Regulations

Section         11.            Adopted Definitions

Section         12.            Coverage of Specific Classes of Work

 

SERIES          8 -            MINIMUM WAGES AND MAXIMUM HOURS STANDARDS

 

Authority - §21-5C-6

Type - Legislative

Price - $3.80

Effective -December 31, 1982

 

Section           1.            General

Section           2.            Definitions

Section           3.            Enforcement

Section           4.            Records to be Kept by Employers

Section           5.            Records to be Kept and Reserved for a Period of Not Less, Than Two Years

Section           6.            Petition for Exemptions

Section           7.            Place for Keeping Records

Section           8.            Specific Exemptions and Other Special Requirements

Section           9.            Principles for Determination of Hours Worked

Section         10.            Credits

Section         11.            Notification to Employees and Records to be Kept by Employer

Section         12.            Collection of Wages Due Through Action by the Commissioner

Section         13.            Amendments to Regulations

 

SERIES          9 -            CHILD LABOR

Authority - §21-6-11

Type - Interpretive

Price - $3.40

Effective - August 1, 2002

 

Section           1.            General

Section           2.            General Requirements

Section           3.            No Permits or Certificate Necessary

Section           4.            Minors Aged Fourteen (14) Through and Fifteen (15)

Section           5.            Minors Aged Sixteen (16) and Seventeen (17)

Section           6.            Volunteer Fire Activities

Section           7.            Hazardous Occupations

Section           8.            Responsibilities of an Employer

Section           9.            Instructions for Local Officials Issuing Work Permits and Age Certification

 

SERIES       10 -            RESERVED

 

Repealed by SB 153

Effective May 8, 2009

 

SERIES       11 -            RESERVED

 

Repealed by SB 153

Effective May 8, 2009

 

SERIES       12 -            BEDDING AND UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE

 

Authority - §47-1A-15

Type - Legislative

Price - $2.80

Effective - December 31, 1982

 

Section           1.            General

Section           2.            Definitions

Section           3.            Administration

Section           4.            License

Section           5.            Prohibition

Section           6.            Sterilization

Section           7.            Tagging, Tags

 

SERIES       13 -            SAFETY GLAZING ACT

 

Authority - §47-5-1

Type - Legislative

Price - $2.60

Effective - August 6, 1971

 

Section           1.            General

Section           2.            Intent of Safety Glazing Act

Section           3.            Definitions

 

SERIES       14 -            BUILDING CONSTRUCTION, HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION AND HEAVY CONSTRUCTION

 

Authority - §21-5A

Type - Legislative

Price - $35.00

Effective - January 4, 2006

 

Section           1.            General

                                        Wage Rates

Ed. Note:                       Series 14 is updated and refiled each January as required by W. Va. Code §21-5A.

 

SERIES       15 -            WEST VIRGINIA OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT - ADOPTION OF FEDERAL STANDARDS

 

Authority - §21-3A-6

Type - Legislative

Price - $3.00

Effective - April 15, 1998

 

Section           1.            General

Section           2.            Application and Enforcement

Section           3.            Definitions

Section           4.            Adoption of Federal Standards; Additional State Standards

Section           5.            Duties of Employers and Employees

Section           6.            Inspections and Investigations

Section           7.            Citations

Section           8.            Research; Education and Training Programs

Section           9.            Optional Coverage by Political Subdivisions

Ed. Note:                       The Federal OSHA standards are available from the U. S. Department of Labor

 

SERIES       16 -            STANDARDS FOR WEIGHTS AND MEASURES INSPECTORS; ADOPTION OF NBS HANDBOOK 130, 1987

 

Authority - §47-1-19

Type - Legislative

Price - $2.00 (Without Handbook)

Effective - April 1, 1988

 

Section           1.            General

Section           2.            Incorporation by Reference

Ed. Note:                       NBS Handbook available from Secretary of State at cost

 

SERIES       17 -            AMUSEMENT RIDES AND AMUSEMENT ATTRACTIONS SAFETY ACT

 

Authority - §§21-10-3; 29A-1-1

Type - Legislative

Price - $4.00

Effective - May 1, 2000

 

Section           1.            General

Section           2.            Definitions

Section           3.            Rules and Regulations

Section           4.            Operation Procedures for Amusement Rides and Attractions Owner, Operator's and Agent's Responsibility

Section           5.            Operational Testing

Section           6.            Maintenance Procedures for Amusement Devices

Section           7.            Miscellaneous Safety Requirements for Amusement Rides and Attractions

Section           8.            Insurance

Section           9.            Permit Required

Section         10.            Permit Application Requirements

Section         11.            Fee Schedule

Section         12.            Qualifications of Approved Special Inspectors

 

SERIES       18 -            BOARD ORGANIZATION AND MEETING PROCEDURE; CONTESTED CASE HEARING PROCEDURE

 

Authority - §§21-9-4; 29A-5-1

Type - Procedural

Price - $2.80

Effective - March 5, 1990

 

Section           1.            General

Section           2.            Application and Enforcement

Section           3.            Definitions

Section           4.            Regular Meetings

Section           5.            Special meetings

Section           6.            Open Proceedings; Notice

Section           7.            Minutes

Section           8.            Board Membership; Conflict of Interest

Section           9.            Reimbursement of Board Members

Section         10.            Board Staff and Offices

Section         11.            Board Actions

Section         12.            Contested Case Hearings

Section         13.            Appeals

Section         14.            Severability

 

SERIES       19 -            WEST VIRGINIA MANUFACTURED HOUSING CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY STANDARDS BOARD

 

Authority - §21-9-4

Type - Legislative

Price - $6.00

Effective - July 1, 2006

 

Section           1.    General

Section           2.    Application and Enforcement

Section           3.    Definitions

Section           4.    Licensure of Manufacturers

Section           5.    Licensure of Dealers and Distributors

Section         5a.    Continuing Education for Dealers and Distributors; Proof of Completion

Section           6.    Licensure of Contractors

Section         6a.    Continuing Education for Contractors and Installers; Proof of Completion

Section           7.    Adoption of Federal Standards and Regulations; Designation by HUD as an SAA

Section           8.    Inspections; DAPIAs; IPIAs

Section           9.    Labeling, Recordkeeping and Reporting

Section      10A.    Consumer Manuals; Installation

Section      10B.    Consumer Installation of a Manufactured Home

Section         11.    Alterations and Repairs

Section         12.    Transportation

Section         13.    Complaint Handling

Section         14.    Disciplinary Sanctions

Section         15.    State Manufactured Housing Recovery Fund

 

SERIES       20 -    RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR CONTESTED CASE HEARINGS

 

Authority - §§21-5-11 and 13; 21-5B-2; 21-5C-6

Type - Procedural

Price - $2.40

Effective - October 28, 1992

 

Section           1.    General

Section           2.    Definitions

Section           3.    Notice of Hearings

Section           4.    How Hearings are to be Conducted

Section           5.    Continuation and Adjournment

Section           6.    Transcript of Reported Testimony and Evidence

Section           7.    Submission of Proposed Finding of Fact and Conclusion of Law; Time for Submission

Section           8.    Appointment of Hearing Examiner; Function of Hearing Examiner

Section           9.    Orders; Content

Section         10.    Appeal

Section         11.    Severability

 

SERIES       21 -    ELEVATOR SAFETY ACT

 

Authority - §21-3C-11

Type - Legislative

Price - $3.00

Effective - July 1, 2005

 

Section           1.    General

Section           2.    Application and Enforcement

Section           3.    Definitions

Section           4.    Registration of Elevators

Section           5.    Certificate of Operation Required

Section           6.    Inspection

Section           7.    Competency of Inspectors

Section           8.    Powers and Duties of Counties & Municipalities

Section           9.    Penalties                                                                                                                                                              

 

SERIES       22 -    REGULATION OF TRADE, WEIGHTS AND MEASURES

 

Authority - §47-1-3(c)

Type - Legislative

Price - $2.40

Effective - April 5, 2003

 

Section           1.    General

Section           2.    Application and Enforcement

Section           3.    Definitions

Section           4.    Uniform Regulation for National Type Evaluation

Section           5.    Uniform Regulation of the Voluntary Registration of Servicepersons and Service Agencies for Commercial Weighing and Measuring Devices

Section           6.    Uniform Regulation for Motor Fuel

 

SERIES       23 -    COMMERCIAL BUNGEE JUMPING SAFETY ACT

 

Authority - §21-12-3

Type - Legislative

Price - $3.80

Effective - April 1, 1996

 

Section           1.    General

Section           2.    Definitions

Section           3.    Permit Required, Application and Fees

Section           4.    Records to be Kept

Section           5.    Inspection

Section           6.    Site, Equipment and General Requirements

Section           7.    Testing Requirements

Section           8.    Replace of Rigging Equipment

Section           9.    Identification of Equipment, Rigging, Bungee Cord and Safety Equipment

Section         10.    Jump Zone Requirements

Section         11.    Site Requirements

Section         12.    Jumper Requirements

Section         13.    Injury and Damage

Section         14.    Staff and Duties

Section         15.    Site Operating Manual

Section         16.    Emergency Provisions and Procedures

 

SERIES       24 -    CRANE OPERATOR CERTIFICATION ACT

 

Authority - §21-3D-3

Type - Legislative

Price - $3.40

Effective - May 1, 2001

 

Section           1.    General

Section           2.    Application and Enforcement

Section           3.    Definitions

Section           4.    Adoption of Standards

Section           5.    Certification Required: Exemptions

Section           6.    Minimum Qualifications for Certification

Section           7.    Examinations Required

Section           8.    Training

Section           9.    Denial, Suspension, Revocation or Reinstatement of Certification

Section         10.    Effect of Accident

Section         11.    Penalties

Section         12.    Crane Operator Certification Fund; Fees; Disposition of Funds

Section         13.    Reciprocity

 

SERIES       25 -    CRANE OPERATOR CERTIFICATION ACT - PRACTICAL EXAMINATION

 

Authority - §23-3D-3(1)

Type - Legislative

Price - $2.40

Effective - May 1, 2001

 

Section           1.    General

Section           2.    Application and Enforcement

Section           3.    Definitions

Section           4.    Adoption of Standards

Section           5.    Practical Examination

Section           6.    Examiners

 

SERIES       26 -    WEIGHTS AND MEASURES CALIBRATION FEES

 

Authority - §47-1-20

Type - Legislative

Price - $3.40

Effective - July 1, 2005

 

Section           1.    General

Section           2.    Application and Enforcement

Section           3.    Definitions

Section           4.    Fees

Section           5.    Payment of Fees

Appendix

 

SERIES       27 -    RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR CONTESTED CASE HEARINGS DEALING WITH CIVIL PENALTIES UNDER THE WEIGHTS AND MEASURES ACT

 

 

Authority - §47-1-3(c)

Type - Procedural

Price - $2.60

Effective - September 29, 2008

 

Section           1.    General

Section           2.    Notice of Hearing

Section           3.    How Hearings Are to be Conducted

Section           4.    Continuation and Adjournment

Section           5.    Transcript of Reported Testimony and Evidence

Section           6.    Submission of Proposed Finding of Fact and Conclusion of Law; Time for Submission

Section           7.    Appointment of hearing Examiner; Function of Hearing Examiner

Section           8.    Orders; Content

Section           9.    Appeal

Section         10.    Severability

 

SERIES 28 - 29 -  RESERVED

 

SERIES       30 -    NURSE OVERTIME COMPLAINTS

 

Authority - §21-5F-4

Type - Legislative

Price - $2.60

Effective - July 1, 2006

 

Section           1.    General

Section           2.    Application and Enforcement

Section           3.    Definitions

Section           4.    Overtime Restrictions

Section           5.    Confidentiality of Records

 

SERIES       31 -    VERIFYING THE LEGAL EMPLOYMENT STATUS OF WORKERS

 

Authority - §21-1B-3

Type - Legislative

Price - $2.80

Effective - July 1, 2008

 

Section           1.    General

Section           2.    Application and Enforcement

Section           3.    Definitions

Section           4.    Employer’s Responsibility to Verify Employees’ Legal Status or Authorization to Work; Employment of Unauthorized or Undocumented Workers Prohibited

Section           5.    Record-keeping Requirements; Content of Records

Section           6.    Records to be Open or Produced for Inspection by the Commissioner; Notice to Produce Records

Section           7.    Confirming the Validity of an Employee’s Legal Status or Authorization to Work; Limitations on the Use of Confidential or Identifying Information

Section           8.    Penalties for Knowingly Employing an Unauthorized or Undocumented Worker; Penalties for Failure to Produce Records

 

SERIES       32 -    SUPERVISION OF PLUMBING WORK

 

Authority - §21-14-4

Type - Legislative

Price - $2.80

Effective - July 1, 2008

 

Section           1.    General

Section           2.    Application and Enforcement

Section           3.    Definitions

Section           4.    Adoption of Standards

Section           5.    License Required; Exemptions

Section           6.    Minimum Qualifications for Licensure

Section           7.    Examination Required

Section           8.    Denial, Suspension, Revocation or Reinstatement of License

Section           9.    Penalties

Section         10.    Fees

Section         11.    Reciprocity

 

 

          TITLE 9

 

WEST VIRGINIA STATE BOARD OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS

 

SERIES          1 -    REGISTRATION OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS

 

Authority - §§30-22-1 et seq.; 29A-5-1 et seq.; 6-9A-3

Type - Legislative

Price - $3.20

Effective - April 16, 2007

 

Section           1.    General

Section           2.    Definitions

Section           3.    Administration

Section           4.    Applications

Section           5.    Examinations

Section           6.    Temporary Permits

Section           7.    Renewal Reinstatement and Replacement

Section           8.    Seal Requirements

Section           9.    Certificates of Authorization

Section         10.    Professional Ethics

 

SERIES          2 -    CONTINUING EDUCATION

 

Authority - §30-22-7

Type - Legislative

Price - $2.40

Effective - April 16, 2007

 

Section           1.    General

Section           2.    Definitions

Section           3.    Requirements

Section           4.    Reporting and Record Keeping

Section           5.    Exemptions

Section           6.    Review and Audit Processes

 

SERIES          3 -    FEES

 

Authority - §30-22-7

Type - Legislative

Price - $2.40

Effective - April 16, 2007

 

Section           1.    General

Section           2.    Definitions

Section           3.    Requirements

Section           4.    Fees

 

 

    TITLE 108

 

WEST VIRGINIA LENDING AND CREDIT RATE BOARD

 

SERIES          1 -    PROCEDURAL RULES OF THE WEST VIRGINIA LENDING AND CREDIT RATE BOARD

 

Authority - §§6-9A-3; 47a-1-4

Type - Procedural

Price - $2.60

Effective - May 16, 1993

Section          1.    General

Section          2.    Scheduling of Regular Meetings and Emergency Meetings

Section          3.    Establishing Alternative Maximum Rate of Interest and Financing Charges

Section          4.    Meeting not Required

 

 

    TITLE 173

 

WEST VIRGINIA LIBRARY COMMISSION

 

SERIES          1 -    ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS

 

Authority - §10-1 et seq.

Type - Legislative

Price - $4.40

Effective - July 1, 2007

 

Section           1.    General

Section           2.    Definitions

Section           3.    Requirements for Receiving Grants -- All Must Be Met

Section           4.    Non-Compliance with Requirements

Section           5.    Waiver of Requirements

Section           6.    Requirements for Use of Grants-in-Aid

Section           7.    Service Center Libraries

Section           8.    Other Grants

Section           9.    Establishing New Libraries

Section         10.    Appeal Process

 

 

       TITLE 10

 

WEST VIRGINIA STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES

 

SERIES          1 -    POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN PRACTICAL NURSING

 

Authority - §30-7A-5

Type - Legislative

Price - $4.40

Effective - May 1, 2010

 

Section           1.    General

Section           2.    Definition of Terms

Section           3.    Accreditation

Section           4.    Establishing a New Program

Section           5.    Practical Nurses Program Advisory Committee

Section           6.    Classroom, Clinical Facilities  and  Offices

Section           7.    Faculty

Section           8.    Program of Instruction

Section           9.    Students

Section         10.    Records, Reports and Bulletins

 

SERIES          2 -    POLICIES REGULATING LICENSURE OF THE LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES

 

Authority - §§3-7A-5

Type - Legislature

Price - $3.60

Effective - April 5, 2006

 

Section           1.    General

Section           2.    Qualifications for Licensure

Section           3.    Examination for License

Section           4.    Licensure by Examination

Section           5.    Notification of Examination Results

Section           6.    License by Waiver

Section           7.    Licensure by Endorsement

Section           8.    Endorsement to Another State

Section           9.    Annual Renewal of License

Section         10.    Non-Practicing Status

Section         11.    Change of Name or Address, Duplicate License

Section         12.    Disciplinary Proceedings:  Grounds for Discipline

Section         13.    Complaint Procedures

Section         14.    Investigations

Section         15.    Disciplinary Proceedings:  Disciplinary Action

 

SERIES          3 -    LEGAL STANDARDS OF NURSING PRACTICE FOR THE LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

 

Authority - §30-7A-5

Type - Legislative

Price - $2.40

Effective - May 24, 2001

 

Section           1.    General

Section           2.    Purpose of Standards

Section           3.    Standards Related to the Licensed Practical Nurses' Contribution to, and Responsibility for,  the Nursing Process

Section           4.    Standards Relating to the Licensed Practical Nurses' Responsibility as a Member of the Health Care Team

 

SERIES          4 -    FEES FOR SERVICE RENDERED BY THE BOARD

 

Authority - §30-7A-5; 30-7A-7a

Type - Legislative

Price - $2.00

Effective - May 11, 2005

 

Section           1.    General

Section           2.    Schedule of Fees for Services by Rendered by the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses

 

SERIES          5 -    OPEN MEETINGS AND BYLAWS

 

Authority - §§6-9A-3; 30-1-5

Type - Procedural

Price - $3.00

Effective - February 9, 2008

 

Section           1.    General

Section           2.    Application and Enforcement

Section           3.    Definitions

Section           4.    Regular Meetings

Section           5.    Special Meetings

Section           6.    Emergency Meetings

Section           7.    Executive Sessions

Section           8.    Minutes

Section           9.    Quorum

Section         10.    Records of the Board

Section         11.    Election of Officers

Section         12.    Duties of Officers

Section         13.    Vacancies in Elected Offices

Section         14.    Resignation of Members

Section         15.    Committees

Section         16.    Joint Nursing Regulatory Committee

Section         17.    Ad Hoc Committees

Section         18.    Committee Meetings

Section         19.    Contested Case Hearings

 

SERIES          6 -    CONTINUING COMPETENCE

 

Authority - §30-7A-5

Type - Legislative

Price - $3.00

Effective - May 24, 2001

 

Section           1.    General

Section           2.    Definition of Terms - Continuing Competence

Section           3.    Continuing Competence - a Prerequisite for Renewal

Section           4.    Continuing Education - Providers

 

    TITLE 179

 

LOTTERY COMMISSION

 

SERIES          1 -    STATE LOTTERY RULES AND REGULATIONS

 

Authority - §§29-22-5, 9(b), 10, 16 & 17

Type - Legislative

Price - $4.60

Effective - April 21, 2004

 

Section           1.    General

Section           2.    Definitions

Section           3.    Financial Administration

Section           4.    Licensing

Section           5.    Instant Games

Section           6.    On-line Games

Section           7.    Payment of Prizes - General Provisions for Instant and On-line Games

Section           8.    Use of West Virginia Lottery Trademarks

 

SERIES          2 -    REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO PROCEDURES, APPEALS AND OTHER PROCEEDINGS

 

Authority - §§29 et seq.; 29A et seq.

Type - Procedural

Price - $3.20

Effective - January 1, 1999

 

Section           1.    General

Section           2.    Hearing Examiner

Section           3.    Briefs, Oral Argument

Section           4.    Appearance and Practice Before the Hearing Examiner

Section           5.    Standards of Ethical Conduct

Section           6.    Discovery

Section           7.    Rules of Evidence

Section           8.    Appeal of Decisions

Section           9.    Waiver of Hearing

Section         10.    Filing and Service of Documents and Orders

Section         11.    Forms

 

SERIES          3 -    LICENSEES AND THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

 

Authority - §29-22-5; Paxton v. State of West Virginia, Dept of Tax and Revenue, 451 S.E. 2d 779 (W. Va. 1994)

Type - Legislative

Price - $2.80

Effective - April 15, 1996

 

Section           1.    General

Section           2.    Definitions

Section           3.    Accessibility of the Public to the Licensed Premises

Section           4.    Licensing and Relicensing

Section           5.    Enforcement Provisions

Section           6.    Appeals

Ed. Note:               Rules governing individual games (Win with West Virginia; Lotto; Sky's the Limit, etc.) are also on file. Please request by name if you wish a particular game rule.

 

SERIES          4 -    LIMITED GAMING FACILITY RULES

 

Authority - §29-25-5

Type - Legislative

Price - $15.10

Effective - June 1, 2010

 

Section           1.            General

Section           2.            Definitions

Section           3.            Provisions Pertaining to Applications, Records and Commission Authority

Section           4.            Related Party Contracts or Transactions

Section           5.            Duty of Reasonable Care

Section           6.            Commission Reports

Section           7.            Mandatory Contract Notification

Section           8.            Confidential Records

Section           9.            Waiver, Restriction or Alteration of Requirements

Section         10.            General Reporting Requirements; Obligation to Report Certain Events

Section         11.            Licensee’s Duty to Disclose Violation of Licenses

Section         12.            Applicant’s Obligation to Report Certain Events

Section         13.            Contents of Notice and Supplementation Requirement

Section         14.            Reserved

Section         15.            Restricted Transactions

Section         16.            Restrictions on Gift-Giving

Section         17.            Restrictions on the Limited Gaming Facility Licensee Interest in a Supplier Licensee

Section         18.            Review of Information at Licensee’s or Applicants Premises; Costs

Section         19.            Reserved

Section         20.            Applications

Section         21.            Classification of Licenses

Section         22.            Fees, Fines, Charges and Assessments

Section         23.            Persons Required to be Qualified for Issuance and Renewal of Gaming Facility and Supplier Licenses

Section         24.            Limited Gaming Facility Licensing Procedures

Section         25.            Limited Gaming Facility License Application

Section         26.            Issuance of a Limited Gaming License

Section         27.            Payment of the Annual License Maintenance Fee

Section         28.            Limited Gaming Facility License Renewal

Section         29.            Limited Gaming Facility Licensee’s Duty to Remain Eligible, Qualified and Suitable; Duty to Disclose Material Changes

Section         30.            Required Notification of Anticipated or Actual Changes in Directors, Partners, and Officers of the Limited Gaming Facility License and its Immediate Parent Company, if Any

Section         31.            Notification of New Financial Sources Required

Section         32.            Notification by Publicly Traded Applicants, Licensees, or Holding Companies Required

Section         33.            Qualification of New Directors, Officers or Other Key Persons

Section         34.            Qualification of New Directors and Officers of Holding Company

Section         35.            Reserved

Section         36.            Reserved

Section         37.            Reserved

Section         38.            Reserved

Section         39.            Reserved

Section         40.            Supplier License Required to Provide Gaming-Related Devices, Supplies and/or Services

Section         41.            Supplier’s License Application

Section         42.            Supplier’s License Issuance; Standards and Criteria

Section         43.            Supplier License Application; Commission Actions

Section         44.            Denied License; Reapplication

Section         45.            Annual License Maintenance Fee; Report

Section         46.            Renewal of Supplier License

Section         47.            Occupational License Requirement; License Classes; Application; Exemptions

Section         48.            Occupational License, Level 1

Section         49.            Occupational License, Level 2

Section         50.            Occupational License, Level 3

Section         51.            Applications for Occupational Licenses

Section         52.            Occupational Licensing Procedures

Section         53.            Commission Action on Occupational License Applications

Section         54.            Requirements for Occupational License Identification Badge

Section         55.            Reapplication for Denied License

Section         56.            Annual Maintenance Fees; Renewal of Occupational Licenses

Section         57.            Reserved

Section         58.            Reserved

Section         59.            Reserved

Section         60.            Rules of Game; Purpose

Section         61.            Hours of Operation

Section         62.            Minimum and Maximum Wagers

Section         63.            Floor Plans

Section         64.            Authorized Games

Section         65.            Submission and Approval of Game Rules

Section         66.            Amendments to Game Rules

Section         67.            Table Limits

Section         68.            Playing Card Specifications

Section         69.            Dice Specifications

Section         70.            Removal of Cards or Dice From Play

Section         71.            Storage of Cards or Dice

Section         72.            Inspection of Cards

Section         73.            Inspection of Dice

Section         74.            Casino Gaming Wagering; Cashless Wagering System Required

Section         75.            Cashing-In

Section         76.            Submission of Chips for Review and Approval

Section         77.            Chip Specifications

Section         78.            Primary, Secondary, and Reserve Sets of Gaming Chips

Section         79.            Issuance and Use of Tokens for Gaming in Electronic Gaming Devices

Section         80.            Distribution of Coupons for Complimentary Chips and Tokens

Section         81.            Exchange of Chips and Tokens

Section         82.            Receipt of Gaming Chips from Manufacturer or Distributor

Section         83.            Inventory of Chips

Section         84.            Use of Tokens

Section         85.            Destruction of Chips and Tokens

Section         86.            Destruction of Counterfeit Chips and Tokens

Section         87.            Reserved

Section         88.            Submission of Accounting Procedures and Internal Controls for Complimentary Chip and Token Program

Section         89.            Amendments to Internal Control Procedures

Section         90.            Accounting Procedures and Distribution Program

Section         91.            Coupon Requirements

Section         92.            Records

Section         93.            Reserved

Section         94.            Reserved

Section         95.            Reserved

Section         96.            Reserved

Section         97.            Reserved

Section         98.            Reserved

Section         99.            Reserved

Section      100.            Reserved

Section      101.            Purpose

Section      102.            Commission Approval of Internal Control System

Section      103.            Amendments to Internal Control Procedures

Section      104.            Emergency Procedures

Section      105.            Reserved

Section      106.            Reserved

Section      107.            Reserved

Section      108.            Reserved

Section      109.            Reserved

Section      110.            Reserved

Section      111.            Surveillance and Recording Systems; Staffing; Installation of Different or New Types of Audio or Visual Recording or Surveillance Technology

Section      112.            Surveillance and Commission Surveillance Room Specifications

Section      113.            Detained or Arrested Persons

Section      114.            Secured Delivery Station Specifications

Section      115.            Required Surveillance Equipment

Section      116.            Closed Circuit Television Required Surveillance

Section      117.            Closed Circuit Television Surveillance System Coverage

Section      118.            Closed Circuit Television Surveillance System Recording Requirements

Section      119.            Retention of Recorded Activities

Section      120.            Segregated and secured Telephone Communication

Section      121.            Daily Surveillance Logs; Visitors Logs

Section      122.            West Virginia Lottery; Casino Premises Office

Section      123.            Surveillance Equipment; Maintenance and Malfunctions

Section      124.            Emergency Procedures

Section      125.            Incident Management Training Required

Section      126.            Surveillance Plan

Section      127.            Surveillance of Employees

Section      128.            Communications Equipment

Section      129.            Reserved

Section      130.            Reserved

Section      131.            Commission License as Revocable Privilege; Reasons for Investigation of, or disciplinary Action Against, Licensee; Hearing Procedure

Section      132.            Actions Available to Hearing Officer and Commission

Section      133.            Special Proceedings

Section      134.            Reserved

Section      135.            Reserved

Section      136.            Ownership Records

Section      137.            Accounting Records

Section      138.            Standard Financial and Statistical Records

Section      139.            Special Audits and Licensee Annual Compliance Reports

Section      140.            Accounting Controls Within the Cashier’s Cage

Section      141.            Procedures for Exchange of Checks Submitted by Gaming Patrons and Granting Credit

Section      142.            Handling Cash at Gaming Tables

Section      143.            Tips or Gratuities

Section      144.            Deposits of Wagering Tax

Section      145.            Reserved

Section      146.            Reserved

Section      147.            Reserved

Section      148.            Reserved

Section      149.            Reserved

Section      150.            Reserved

Section      151.            Purpose of Credit Extension Procedures; Establishment of Procedures

Section      152.            Submission of Written Extension of Credit Procedures in the West Virginia Lottery

Section      153.            Amendments to Procedures for Extending Credit

Section      154.            Application of Credit

Section      155.            Verification of Credit

Section      156.            Issuance of Markers

Section      157.            Receipt of Payments

Section      158.            Front Money Deposits

Section      159.            Check Cashing

Section      160.            Handling of Returned Checks

Section      161.            Collection of Past Due Accounts

Section      162.            Write-off of Past Due Accounts

Section      163.            Reserved

Section      164.            Reserved

Section      165.            Reserved

Section      166.            Reserved

Section      167.            Reserved

Section      168.            Reserved

Section      169.            Reserved

Section      170.            Reserved

Section      171.            Exclusion List; Duty to Exclude

Section      172.            Distribution and Availability of Exclusion Lists

Section      173.            Criteria for Exclusion and Placement of Exclusion List

Section      174.            Procedure for Entry of Names on Exclusion List

Section      175.            Petition for Removal from Exclusion List

Section      176.            Offenses and Penalties

Section      177.            Reserved

Section      178.            Reserved

Section      179.            Reserved

Section      180.            Reserved

Section      181.            Patron Dispute Process

Section      182.            Investigation; Possible Disciplinary Action

Section      183.            Appeals by License Applicants, License Holders and Patrons

 

SERIES          5 -            LIMITED VIDEO LOTTERY RULE

 

Authority - §29-22B-402

Type - Legislative

Price - $6.60

Effective - July 1, 2009

 

Section           1.            General

Section           2.            Definitions of Terms and Words

Section           3.            Review of Continuing Eligibility for License

Section           4.            Application Forms and Other Documents

Section           5.            Bonding Requirements for Operators and Limited Video Lottery Retailers Who Are Permittees

Section           6.            Additional Duties of Limited Video Lottery Retailers

Section           7.            Additional Duties of Limited Video Lottery Retailer Regarding Payment of Credits

Section           8.            Supplemental Duties of Manufacturers

Section           9.            Supplemental Duties of Service Technicians

Section         10.            Additional Requirements for Testing of Video Lottery Terminals and Associated Equipment

Section         11.            Additional Video Lottery Hardware and Software Specifications Not Found in W. Va. Code §§29-22B-901 through 912

Section         12.            Only Licensed Manufacturers May Sell or Lease Video Lottery Terminals to Permittees

Section         13.            Modifications to Previously Approved Video Lottery Terminals

Section         14.            Unapproved Video Lottery Terminals; Action on Licenses; Civil Penalty

Section         15.            Initial Permit Fee Payment

Section         16.            Reservation of Authority to Have Video Lottery Terminals on or Before August 1, 2001 by Persons Who Held a Private Club License or Class “A” Nonintoxicating Beer License on January 1, 2001

Section         17.            The Bidding Process

Section         18.            Examples of the Preference for Current Permit Holders in Year 2011

Section         19.            Operator – Retailer Contracts

Section         20.            Additional Requirements Regarding the 150-foot Requirement for Location of a Limited Video Lottery Retailer License

Section         21.            Testing and Installation of Approved Lottery Terminals

Section         22.            Transportation From Manufacturer and Registration of Video Lottery Terminals

Section         23.            Training for Service Technician Licensees and License Applicants

Section         24.            Master Keys

Section         25.            Sealing the Logic Area of the Video Lottery Terminal and the Controller Unit

Section         26.            Repairs to Logic Board of Circuitry

Section         27.            Accounting for the State’s Share of Gross Terminal Income

Section         28.            Resolution of Discrepancies

Section         29.            Pay Over the State’s Share of Gross Terminal Income When Electronic Funds Transfer is Inoperative

Section         30.            Distribution of Shares of Gross Profits

Section         31.            Examination of Permittee and Retailer Books and Records

Section         32.            Additional Requirements Concerning Appeal of an Order

Section         33.            Judicial Review

Section         34.            Prohibition on Retailer and Operator Advertising and Promotion Activities; Restriction on Retailer Corporation and Doing-Business-As Names of Retail License Locations

Section         35.            Prohibition Against a Business Selling Petroleum Products Establishing a Separate Room or Building Which is a Part of, Contiguous to, or Adjoining the Place of Business as a Restricted Access Adult-Only Facility

Appendices

 

SERIES          6 -            NOTICE AND CONDUCT OF MEETINGS

 

Authority - §§6-9A-3; 29-22-5

Type - Procedural

Price - $2.40

Effective - July 18, 2004

 

Section           1.            General

Section           2.            Preface

Section           3.            Notice of Meetings

Section           4.            Conduct of Meetings

Section           5.            Meeting by Conference Call

 

SERIES          7 -            LOTTERY INTERPRETIVE RULE

 

Authority - 29A-3-4

Type - Interpretive

Price - $2.00

Effective - January 1, 2009

 

Section           1.            General

Section           2.            Interpretation of Terms and Words Found in the Limited Video Lottery Act

Section           3.            Interpretation of Terms and Words Found in the Racetrack Video Lottery Act

 

SERIES          8 -            RACETRACK TABLE GAMES

 

Authority - §29-22C-4(b)(5)

Type - Legislative

Price - $17.80

Effective - July 1, 2008

 

Section           1.            General

Section           2.            Definitions

Section           3.            Provisions Pertaining to Applications, Records and Commission Authority

Section           4.            Related Party Contracts or Transactions

Section           5.            Duty of Reasonable Care

Section           6.            Commission Reports

Section           7.            Mandatory Contract Notification

Section           8.            Confidential Records; Limited Release

Section           9.            Waiver, Restriction or Alteration of Requirements

Section         10.            General Reporting Requirements; obligation to Report Certain Events

Section         11.            Licensee’s Duty to Disclose Violation of Licenses

Section         12.            Applicant’s Obligation to Report Certain Events

Section         13.            Contents of Notice and Supplementation Requirement

Section         14.            Restricted Transactions

Section         15.            Restrictions on Gift-Giving

Section         16.            Restrictions on the Casino Licensee Interest in a Supplier Licensee

Section         17.            Review of Information at Licensee’s or Applicant’s Premises; Costs

Section         18.            Applications

Section         19.            Classification of Licenses

Section         20.            Fees, Fines, Charges and Assessments

Section         21.            Persons Required to Qualify for Issuance and Renewal of Gaming Facility and Supplier Licenses

Section         22.            Casino Licensing Procedures

Section         23.            Casino License Application Forms; Amendments to Application Forms and Documents

Section         24.            Persons Who Have Control of a Licensee or Applicant

Section         25.            Production of Information Required by the Commission

Section         26.            Confidential Information in an Application

Section         27.            Issuance of a Racetrack Table Games License

Section         28.            Payment of the Annual License Renewal Fee

Section         29.            The Licensee’s Duty to Disclose Material Charges

Section         30.            Required Notification of Anticipated or Actual Changes in Directors, Partners and Officers of the Licensee and Its Immediate Parent Company, if Any

Section         31.            Notification of new Financial Sources Required

Section         32.            Notification by Publicly Traded Applicants, Licensees or Holding Companies Required

Section         33.            Qualification of New Directors, Officers or Other Key Persons

Section         34.            Qualification of New Directors and Officers of Holding Company

Section         35.            Supplier License Required to Provide Table Games-Related Devices, Supplies and/or Services

Section         36.            Supplier’s License Application

Section         37.            Supplier’s License Issuance; Standards and Criteria

Section         38.            Supplier License Application; Commission Action

Section         39.            Denied License; Reapplication

Section         40.            License Required to Provide Management Services

Section         41.            Management Services Provider’s License Issuance; Standards and Criteria

Section         42.            Management Services Provider’s License Application; Commission Action

Section         43.            Denied License; Reapplication

Section         44.            Occupational License Requirement; License Classes; Application; Exemptions

Section         45.            Occupational License, Level 1

Section         46.            Occupational License, level 2

Section         47.            Applications for Occupational Licenses

Section         48.            Occupational Licensing Procedures

Section         49.            Commission Action on Occupational License Applications

Section         50.            Requirements for Occupational License Identification Badge

Section         51.            Reapplication for Denied License

Section         52.            Rules of Table Games; Purpose

Section         53.            Hours of Operation

Section         54.            Floor Plans

Section         55.            Authorized Games

Section         56.            Submission and Approval of Games Rules

Section         57.            Amendments to Game Rules

Section         58.            Table Limits

Section         59.            Playing Card Specifications

Section         60.            Dice Specifications

Section         61.            Removal of Cards or Dice From Play

Section         62.            Storage of Cards of Dice

Section         63.            Inspection of Cards

Section         64.            Inspection of Dice

Section         65.            Table Game Wagering; Cashless Wagering System Required

Section         66.            Cashing-in

Section         67.            Submission of Chips for Review and Approval

Section         68.            Chip Specifications; Optional Radio Frequency Identification Sensors in Each Chip

Section         69.            Primary, Secondary and Reserve Sets of Gaming Chips

Section         70.            Distribution of Coupons for Complimentary Chips

Section         71.            Exchange of Chip

Section         72.            Receipt of Gaming Chips from Licensed Supplier

Section         73.            Inventory of Chips

Section         74.            Destruction of Chips

Section         75.            Destruction of Counterfeit Chips

Section         76.            Submission of Accounting Procedures and Internal Controls for Complimentary Chip Program

Section         77.            Amendments to Internal Control Procedures

Section         78.            Coupon Accounting Procedures and Distribution Program

Section         79.            Coupon Requirements

Section         80.            Records

Section         81.            Purpose

Section         82.            Commission Approval of Internal Control System

Section         83.            Amendments to Internal Control Procedures

Section         84.            Internal Control Emergency Procedures

Section         85.            Surveillance and Recording systems; Staffing; Installation of Different or New Types of Audio or Visual Recording or Surveillance Technology

Section         86.            Surveillance and Commission Surveillance Room Specifications

Section         87.            Detained or Arrested Persons

Section         88.            Secured Delivery Station Specifications

Section         89.            Required Surveillance Equipment

Section         90.            Closed Circuit Television Required Surveillance

Section         91.            Closed Circuit Television Surveillance System Coverage

Section         92.            Closed Circuit Television Surveillance System Recording Requirements

Section         93.            Retention of Recorded Activities

Section         94.            Segregated and Secured Telephone Communication

Section         95.            Daily Surveillance Logs; Visitors’ Logs

Section         96.            Commission’s Casino Premises Office

Section         97.            Surveillance Equipment; Maintenance and Malfunctions

Section         98.            Emergency Procedures

Section         99.            Incident Training Required

Section      100.            Surveillance Plan

Section      101.            Surveillance of Employees

Section      102.            Communications Equipment

Section      103.            Commission License as Revocable Privilege; Reasons for Investigation of, or Disciplinary Action Against, Licensee; Hearing Procedure

Section      104.            Special Proceedings

Section      105.            Ownership Records

Section      106.            Accounting Records

Section      107.            Standard Financial and Statistical Records

Section      108.            Special Audits and Licensee Annual Compliance Reports

Section      109.            Accounting Controls Within the Cashier’s Cage

Section      110.            Exchange of Checks Submitted by Gaming Patrons; Credit

Section      111.            Handling Cash at Gaming Tables

Section      112.            Tips or Gratuities

Section      113.            Weekly Tax Return; Deposits of Privilege Tax

Section      114.            Credit Extension Procedures; Establishment of Procedures

Section      115.            Submission of Written Extension of Credit Procedures to the Commission

Section      116.            Amendments to Procedures for Extending Credit

Section      117.            Procedures for Extending Credit

Section      118.            Credit Reporting to the commission

Section      119.            Verification of Credit

Section      120.            Issuance of Markers

Section      121.            Receipt of Payments

Section      122.            Front Money Deposits

Section      123.            Check Cashing

Section      124.            Handling of Returned Checks

Section      125.            Collection of Past Due Accounts

Section      126.            Write-off of Past Due Accounts

Section      127.            Exclusion List; Duty to Exclude

Section      128.            Distribution and Availability of Exclusion Lists

Section      129.            Criteria for Exclusion and Placement on Exclusion Lists

Section      130.            Procedure for Entry of Names on Exclusion List

Section      131.            Petition for Removal from Exclusion List

Section      132.            Patron Dispute Process

Section      133.            Investigation; Possible Disciplinary Action

Section      134.            Appeals by License Applicants, License Holders and Patrons

Section      135.            Gaming Tables Purchased on Behalf of the Commission for Training of Commission and Racetrack Personnel

 

 

    TITLE 194

 

WEST VIRGINIA MASSAGE THERAPY LICENSING BOARD

 

 

SERIES          1 -            MASSAGE THERAPY LICENSING RULE

 

Authority - §30-37-6

Type - Legislative

Price - $2.80

Effective - July 1, 2008

 

Section           1.            General

Section           2.            Massage Therapy Board Fund; Expenses; Disposition of Funds

Section           3.            Requirements for Licensure

Section           4.            Standards Relating to the Practice of Massage Therapy; Professional Misconduct

Section           5.            Licensure and Administrative Fees

 

SERIES          2 -            HEARING PROCEDURE

 

Authority - §§30-37-1 et seq.; 30-1-1 et seq.; 29A-5-1 et seq.

Type - Procedural

Price - $3.00

Effective - January 28, 1999

 

Section           1.            General

Section           2.            Definitions

Section           3.            Hearing Procedures

Section           4.            Transcription of Testimony and Evidence

Section           5.            Submission of Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law

Section           6.            Hearing Examiner

Section           7.            Conferences: Informal Disposition of Cases

Section           8.            Depositions

Section           9.            Subpoena

Section         10.            Orders

Section         11.            Appeal

Section         12.            Severability

 

SERIES          3 -            DISCIPLINARY AND COMPLAINT PROCEDURES FOR MASSAGE THERAPISTS

 

Authority - §§30-37-1; 30-37-6

Type - Procedural

Price - $2.60

Effective - January 15, 2001

 

Section           1.            General

Section           2.            Application

Section           3.            Definitions

Section           4.            Revocation of Licenses of Massage Therapists

Section           5.            Disposition of complaints

Section           6.            Contested Case Hearings

Section           7.            Appeals

 

 

     TITLE 18

 

WEST VIRGINIA MEDICAL IMAGING AND RADIATION THERAPY TECHNOLOGY BOARD

 

SERIES          1 -            WEST VIRGINIA MEDICAL IMAGING AND RADIATION THERAPY TECHNOLOGY BOARD OF EXAMINERS

 

Authority - §30-23-5

Type - Legislative

Price - $3.00

Effective - April 15, 2008

 

Section           1.            General

Section           2.            Definitions

Section           3.            Board Functions

Section           4.            Licenses, Apprentice Licenses  and Temporary Permits

Section           5.            Educational Requirements for Applicants for Licensure

 

SERIES          2 -            CONTINUING EDUCATION

 

Authority - §30-7A-1 et seq.

Type - Legislative

Price - $3.60

Effective - April 15, 2008

 

Section           1.            General

Section           2.            Definitions

Section           3.            Continuing Education

Section           4.            Exceptions to Continuing Education Requirements

Section           5.            Failure to meet Requirements or Exceptions to Requirements

Section           6.            Reinstatement of a License on Non-Practicing or Suspended Status or Issuance of a Probational Temporary License

Section           7.            Audit of Licenses

Section           8.            Minimum Standards for Approved Providers

Section           9.            Independent or Self-Study

Section         10.            Continuing Education Subjects

Section         11.            Activities That are not Acceptable for Continuing Education Credit

 

SERIES          3 -            CONTESTED CASE HEARING PROCEDURES

 

Authority - §§30-23-1 et seq; 30-1-1 et seq

Type - Procedural

Price - $3.00

Effective - October 12, 2007

 

Section           1.            General

Section           2.            Definitions

Section           3.            Hearing Procedure

Section           4.            Transcription of Testimony and Evidence

Section           5.            Submission of Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law

Section           6.            Conferences; Informal Disposition of Cases

Section           7.            Depositions

Section           8.            Subpoenas

Section           9.            Orders

Section         10.            Appeal

 

SERIES          4 -            DISCIPLINARY AND COMPLAINT PROCEDURES FOR RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS

 

Authority - §§30-23-1 et seq.; 30-1-1 et seq.

Type - Procedural

Price - $2.60

Effective - October 12, 2007

 

Section           1.            General

Section           2.            Application

Section           3.            Definitions

Section           4.            Causes for Denial, Probation, Limitation, Discipline, Suspension or Revocation of Licenses

Section           5.            Disposition of Complaints

Section           6.            Contested Case Hearings

Section           7.            Appeals

 

SERIES          5 -            STANDARD OF ETHICS

 

Authority - §§30-23-1 et seq. and 30-1-1 et seq.

Type - Legislative

Price - $3.00

Effective - April 15, 2008

 

Section           1.            General

Section           2.            Application

Section           3.            Definitions

Section           4.            Standard of Practice

Section           5.            Code of Ethics

 

SERIES          6 -            PRACTICE OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY

 

Authority - §§30-23-1 et seq; 30-1-1 et seq.

Type - Interpretive

Price - $2.00

Effective - July 3, 2009

 

Section           1.            General

Section           2.            Application

Section           3.            Definitions

Section           4.            Interpretative Ruling

 

 

       TITLE 11

 

WEST VIRGINIA BOARD OF MEDICINE

 

SERIES       1A -            LICENSING, DISCIPLINARY AND COMPLAINT PROCEDURES: PHYSICIANS; PODIATRISTS

 

Authority - §§30-3-7(a)(1)

Type - Legislative

Price - $5.20

Effective - May 1, 2007

 

Section          1.            General

Section          2.            Application and Enforcement

Section          3.            Definitions Applicable to All Board of Medicine Rules

Section          4.            Qualification and Application for a Licensure to Practice Medicine and Surgery

Section          5.            Application Required for Examination - Federation of State Medical Boards Licensing Examination (FLEX); USMLE Step Three (3)

Section          6.            Qualification for the Issuance of a License to Practice Medicine and Surgery by Reciprocal Endorsement

Section          7.            License to Practice Medicine and Surgery by Reciprocal Endorsement; Application Required

Section          8.            Application Forms and Processing

Section          9.            License Renewals; Renewal Application Form

Section         10.            Practice of Podiatry

Section         11.            License Exemptions

Section         12.            Causes for Denial, Probation, Limitation, Discipline, Suspension or Revocation of Licenses of Physicians and Podiatrists

Section         13.            Required Reports from Hospitals, Professional Societies, Insurers, Courts

Section         14.            Appeal

 

SERIES       1B -            CERTIFICATION, DISCIPLINARY AND COMPLAINT PROCEDURES:  PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS

 

Authority - §§30-3-16(b); 30-1-8(h)

Type - Legislative

Price - $4.20

Effective - June 1, 2009

 

Section          1.            General

Section           2.            Definitions

Section           3.            Supervision of Physician Assistants by Licensed Physician; Services That May be Performed by Physician Assistants

Series             4.            Submission of Application; Job Description

Series             5.            Biennial Report of Physician Assistant’s Performance; Biennial Report of the Board

Section           6.            Supervision & Control of Physician Assistant

Section           7.            Limitations on Supervision & Scope of Duties of Physician Assistants

Section           8.            Identification of Physician Assistant

Section           9.            Responsibilities of the Supervising Physician

Section         10.            Disciplinary Action Against a Physician Assistant

 

SERIES          2 -            ESTABLISHMENT AND REGULATION OF RESTRICTED LICENSE ISSUED TO AN APPLICANT IN EXTRAORDINARY CIRCUMSTANCES

 

Authority - §30-3-10(f)

Type - Legislative

Price - $.60

Effective - June 1, 2009

 

Section           1.            General

Section           2.            Definitions

Section           3.            Issuance of License in Extraordinary Circumstances

Section           4.            Regulation of Restricted License in Extraordinary Circumstances

Section           5.            Change in Restricted License

Section           6.            Conversion of Restricted License to Standard License

 

SERIES          3 -            BOARD ORGANIZATION AND MEETING PROCEDURE; CONTESTED CASE HEARING PROCEDURE

 

Authority - §§29A-5-1 and 6-9A-1

Type - Procedural

Price - $4.00

Effective - June 10, 2010

 

Section          1.            General

Section          2.            Definitions

Section          3.            Regular Meetings Established; Time, Place

Section          4.            Special Meetings; Notice Required, Time, Place and Purpose

Section          5.            Proceedings to be Open; Exceptions; Executive Session Permitted; Broadcasting and Recording

Section          6.            Minutes

Section          7.            Quorum; Majority Open Vote Required; Vote by Proxy Prohibited

Section          8.            Records of the Board - Public Document

Section          9.            Board Membership and Organization

Section         10.            Reports and Complaints

Section         11.            Hearings

Section         12.            Transcription of Reported Testimony and Evidence

Section         13.            Submission of Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law

Section         14.            Hearing Examiner

Section         15.            Conferences; Informal Disposition of Cases

Section         16.            Depositions

Section         17.            Subpoenas

Section         18.            Orders

Section         19.            Appeal

 

SERIES          4 -            FEES FOR SERVICES RENDERED BY THE BOARD OF MEDICINE

 

Authority - §30-3-7(a)(1)

Type - Legislative

Price - $2.00

Effective - May 1, 2010

 

Section          1.            General

Section          2.            Schedule of Fees  for Physicians, and Podiatrists Including Assistance to the Board-Designated Physician Health Program

Section           3.            Schedule of Fees for Physician Assistants, Including Assistance to the Board-Designated Physician Health Program

Section           4.            Schedule of Fees for Medical and Podiatric Corporations

 

SERIES          5 -            DISPENSING OF LEGEND DRUGS BY PHYSICIANS AND PODIATRISTS

 

Authority - §§30-3-7(a)(1); 60A-3-301

Type - Legislative

Price - $2.80

Effective - July 1, 1989

 

Section          1.            General

Section          2.            Definitions

Section          3.            General Rules for Dispensing Physicians

Section          4.            Duties of Dispensing Physicians

Section          5.            Sale at Retail Prohibited

Section          6.            Freedom of Choice

Section          7.            Packaging

Section          8.            Labeling

Section          9.            Dispensing Records

Section         10.            Other Legal Authority

Section         11.            Disciplinary Action

 

SERIES          6 -            CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR PHYSICIANS AND PODIATRISTS

 

Authority - §30-3-12

type - Legislative

Price - $2.80

Effective - July 1, 2008

 

Section          1.            General

Section          2.            Continuing Education Satisfactory to the Board

Section          3.            Certification of Successful Completion of Continuing Education Requirements

Section          4.            Written Documentation of Successful Completion of Continuing Education Requirements

 

SERIES          7 -            FORMATION AND APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES

 

Authority - §31B-13-1304

Type - Legislative

Price - $2.40

Effective - June 1, 1997

 

Section          1.            General

Section          2.            Definition

Section          3.            Procedures for Formation and Approval of Professional Limited Liability Companies for Physicians and Podiatrists; Fees

Section          4.            Notification of Non-Compliance, Cessation of Rendering Professional Services

Section          5.            Physician-Patient and Podiatrist-Patient Relationship

 

SERIES          8 -            COLLABORATIVE PHARMACY PRACTICE

 

Authority - §30-5-28

Type - Legislative

Price - $3.40

Effective - July 1, 2008

 

Section           1.            General

Section           2.            Definitions

Section           3.            General Rules for Collaborative Pharmacy Practice Authority

Section           4.            Collaborative Pharmacy Practice Protocols

Section           5.            Termination f Protocols

Section           6.            Fee

Section           7.            Ethics

Section           8.            Reporting and Discipline

Section           9.            Pilot Project Sites

 

SERIES          9 -            CERTIFICATION, DISCIPLINARY AND COMPLAINT PROCEDURES, CONTINUING EDUCATION, RADIOLOGIST ASSISTANTS

 

Authority - §30-3-7a

Type - Legislative

Price - 4.20

Effective - July 1, 2008

 

Section           1.            General

Section           2.            Definitions

Section           3.            Supervision of Radiologist Assistants by Licensed Radiologist

Section           4.            Submission of Application; Job Description

Section           5.            Biennial Report of Radiologist Assistants Performing, Renewal, Annual Report of the Board of Medicine

Section           6.            Supervision and Control of Radiologist Assistant

Section           7.            Limitations on Supervision

Section           8.            Limitations on Scope of Duties of Radiologist Assistant

Section           9.            Identification of Radiologist Assistant

Section         10.            Responsibilities of the Supervising Radiologist

Section         11.            Disciplinary Action Against a Radiologist Assistant

Section         12.            Denial of Certification of Radiologist Assistant

Section         13.            Complaint and Disciplinary Procedures

Section         14.            Radiologist Assistant Utilization

Section         15.            Continuing Education

Section         16.            Fees

 

 

       TITLE 37

 

MINE BOARD OF APPEALS

 

SERIES          1 -            RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING PROCEDURES AND PRACTICES BEFORE THE BOARD OF APPEALS

 

Authority - §22-1

Type - Procedural

Price - $4.20

Effective - May 13, 1982

 

Section          1.            General

Section          2.            Hearings

Section          3.            Rules Applicable to Proceedings Initiated to Withdraw Certification

Section          4.            Rules Applicable to Proceedings Initiated Alleging Discrimination or for Compensation Owed to Miners as a Result of a Withdrawal Order

 

SERIES          2 -            PROCEDURES FOR TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF CERTIFICATES ISSUED TO PERSONS PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 22A OF THE CODE PENDING FULL HEARING BEFORE THE BOARD OF APPEALS

 

Authority - §§29A-3-3; 29A-3-15

Type - Procedural

Price - $2.40

Effective - September 11, 1983

 

Section          1.            General

Section          2.            Procedures

 

 

     TITLE 56

 

MINERS' HEALTH, SAFETY AND TRAINING

 

SERIES          1 -            RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING PROCEDURES AND PRACTICE BEFORE THE DEPARTMENT OF MINES

 

Authority - §22-1-3

Type - Procedural

Price - $5.20

Effective - January 30, 1983

 

Section          1.            General Provisions

Section          2.            Rules Applicable to Proceedings Initiated to Assess Civil Penalties

Section          3.            Hearings

Section          4.            Rules Applicable to Proceedings for Modification Extension, Termination or Review of Orders and Notices

Section          5.            Rules Applicable to Proceedings Initiated Upon Petition for Declaratory Ruling

 

SERIES          2 -            RULES GOVERNING SAFETY PROVISIONS FOR CLEARING CREWS

 

Authority - §§22A-1-6; 22A-1-38

Type - Legislative

Price - $4.00

Effective - May 8, 2006

 

Section           1.            General

Section           2.            Definitions

Section           3.            Personal Protective Equipment

Section           4.            Emergency Provisions

Section           5.            Seat Belts

Section           6.            Environmental Conditions

Section           7.            Work Areas

Section           8.            Signaling and Signal Equipment

Section           9.            Overhead Electric Lines

Section         10.            Flammable and Combustible Liquids

Section         11.            Explosives and Blasting Agents

Section         12.            Hand and Portable Powered Tools General Requirements

Section         13.            Chain Saws

Section         14.            Machines, Vehicles and Mobile Equipment

Section         15.            Tree Felling

Section         16.            Manual Tree Felling

Section         17.            Limbing and Bucking

Section         18.            Chipping (in-woods locations)

Section         19.            Pre-shift and On-shift Examination

Section         20.            Safety Meetings

Section         21.            Training

Appendix

 

SERIES          3 -            RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE SAFETY OF THOSE EMPLOYED IN AND AROUND SURFACE MINES IN WEST VIRGINIA

 

Authority - §22-6-4

Type - Legislative

Price - $13.10

Effective - April 29, 1991

 

Section          1.            General

Section          2.            Effect of Law and Regulations

Section          3.            Definitions

Section          4.            Applicability and Enforcement of Laws Safeguarding Life and Property; Regulations; Authority of Department of Mines Regarding Safety Laws

Section          5.            Director of the Department of Mines - Appointment; Term of Office

Section          6.            Director of the Department of Mines - Powers and Duties

Section          7.            Director of the Department of Mines - Eligibility; Salary

Section          8.            Director of the Department of Mines - Oath and Bond

Section          9.            Mine Inspectors May be Appointed to Fill Vacancy in Department; Permanent Tenure Benefits Not Affected

Section         10.            Eligibility for Appointment as Surface Mine Inspector; Qualifications; Salary and Expenses; Removal

Section         11.            Mine Inspectors' Examining Board

Section         12.            Director and Inspectors Authorized to Enter Mines; Duties of Inspectors to Examine Mines; No Advance Notice; Reports After Fatal Accidents

Section         13.            Findings, Orders and Notices

Section         14.            Review of Orders and Notices by the Director

Section         15.            Posting of Notices, Orders, and Decisions; Delivery to Agent of Operator; Names and Addresses to be Filed by Operator

Section         16.            Judicial Review

Section         17.            Injunctions

Section         18.            Penalties

Section         19.            Discrimination

Section         20.            Records and Reports

Section         21.            Mine Foreman Examiner for Mine Foreman and Assistant Mine Foreman Salary

Section         22.            Withdrawal of Certification

Section         23.            Certification of Mine Foreman or Assistant Mine Foreman Whose License to Engage in Similar Activities Suspended in Another State

Section         24.            Board of Appeals

Section         25.            Certification of Surface Mine Foreman

Section         26.            Instruction of Employees and Supervision of Apprentices; Annual Examination of Persons Using Flame Safety Lamps; Records of Examination; Maintenance of Methane Detectors, Etc.

Section         27.            Mine Foreman and Assistant Mine Foreman; Daily Inspection of Working Places; Records

Section         28.            Duty of Mine Foreman to Notify Operator When Unable to Comply with Law; Duty of Operator

Section         29.            Death or Resignation of Mine Foreman; Successor

Section         30.            Excavating

Section         31.            Drilling

Section         32.            Explosives and Blasting

Section         33.            Underground Workings

Section         34.            Haulage

Section         35.            Auger Mining

Section         36.            General Provisions

Section         37.            Electricity

Section         38.            Hand-Held Electric Drills and Rotating Tools; Trailing Cables

Section         39.            Installation of Lighting

Section         40.            Compressed Gases and Welding

Section         41.            When Respiratory Equipment to be Worn; Control of Dust

Section         42.            Equipment

Section         43.            Ramps, Tipples, Cleaning Plants, and Other Surface Areas

Section         44.            Coal Storage Bins; Recovery Tunnels; Coal Storage Piles

Section         45.            Fire Protection

Section         46.            Duties of Persons Subject to Article; Rules and Regulations of Operators

Section         47.            Protective Equipment and Clothing

Section         48.            First-Aid Equipment

Section         49.            Thermal Coal Dryers and Plants

Section         50.            Explosion or Accident; Notice; Investigation by Department of Mines

Section         51.            Preservation of Evidence Following Accident or Disaster

Section         52.            Monthly Report by Operator

Section         53.            Emergency Medical Personnel

Section         54.            First-Aid Training of Coal Mine Employees

Section         55.            Certificate of Competency and Qualification or Permit of Apprenticeship Required of All Surface and Underground Mines

Section         56.            Permit of Apprenticeship - Surface Miner

Section         57.            Supervision of Apprentices

Section         58.            Certificate of Competency and Qualification - Underground or Surface Miner

Section         59.            Refusal to Issue Certificate; Appeal

Section         60.            Limitations of Article

Section         61.            Violations; Penalties

Section         62.            Operators Filing of Plans - Oil and Gas Wells

Section         63.            Annual Examination of Persons Using Flame Safety Lamps; Record of Examination; Maintenance of Methane Detectors, Etc.

 

SERIES          4 -            RULES GOVERNING PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT

 

Authority - §§22A-1-6; 22A-1-38

Type - Legislative

Price - $5.60

Effective - April 26, 2007

 

Section           1.            General

Section           2.            Preamble

Section           3.            Definitions

Section           4.            Mine Safety Technology Task Force

Section           5.            Self-Contained Self-Rescue Devices Provided for Escape from Mines

Section           6.            Self-Contained Self-Rescue Device Storage Cache Plan

Section           7.            Placement of Intrinsically Safe Battery-Powered Lights and Lifeline Cords

Section           8.            Emergency Shelters/Chambers

Section           9.            Wireless Emergency communication and Tracking/Locating Systems

 

SERIES          5 -            RESERVED

 

Repealed by 38CSR2C

Effective May 1, 1995

 

SERIES          6 -            RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING OPEN-PIT MINES, EXCLUSIVE OF SURFACE MINES

 

Authority - §22-3-3

Type - Legislative

Price - $2.60

Effective - September 11, 1969

 

Section          1.            General

Section          2.            Excavating

Section          3.            Drilling

Section          4.            Explosives and Blasting

Section          5.            Operation of Equipment

Section          6.            Fire Protection

Section          7.            Haulage

 

SERIES          7 -            RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING OPEN-PIT LIMESTONE AND SANDSTONE MINES

 

Authority - §22-3-3

Type - Legislative

Price - $3.00

Effective - September 11, 1969

 

Section          1.            General

Section          2.            Surface Structures

Section          3.            Excavating

Section          4.            Drilling

Section          5.            Explosives and Blasting

Section          6.            Underground Workings

Section          7.            Operation of Equipment

Section          8.            Ventilation

Section          9.            Roof Support

Section         10.            Transportation of Men

Section         11.            Fire Protection

Section         12.            Haulage

 

SERIES          8 -            RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE SUBMISSION AND APPROVAL OF A  COMPREHENSIVE MINE SAFETY PROGRAM FOR COAL MINING OPERATIONS IN THE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA

 

Authority - §22-1-a

Type - Legislative

Price - $3.20

Effective - April 1, 1990

 

Section          1.            General

Section          2.            Preamble - Comprehensive Safety Program for Coal Mining Operations in the State of West Virginia

Section          3.            Definitions

Section          4.            Responsibility for Comprehensive Mine Safety Program

Section          5.            Submission of Initial Comprehensive Mine Safety Program

Section          6.            Mine Evaluation for Development of the Initial Comprehensive Mine Safety Program; Submittals to Director

Section          7.            Primary Safety Program Components

Section          8.            Annual Review of the Comprehensive Mine Safety Program

Section          9.            Modifications

Section         10.            Review Procedure

Section         11.            Right of Mine Employees to Review and Comment on the Comprehensive Mine Safety Program; Posting Requirements

Section         12.            Miscellaneous

 

SERIES          9 -            RESERVED

 

SERIES       10 -            RULE GOVERNING REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS

 

Authority - §22A-1-6

Type - Legislative

Price - $2.00

Effective - May 3, 2004

 

Section           1.            General

Section           2.            Reporting Requirements

 

SERIES       11 -            RULES GOVERNING FIRST-AID TRAINING OF SHAFT AND SLOPE EMPLOYEES

 

Authority - §22A-7-8

Type - Legislative

Price - $2.00

Effective - May 1, 1994

 

Section          1.            General

Section          2.            Effect of Law and Rule

Section          3.            First-Aid Training of Shaft and/or Slope Employees

 

SERIES       12 -            RULES GOVERNING ASSISSING HEALTH AND SAFETY VIOLATION PENALTIES

 

Authority - §22A-1-21

Type - Legislative

Price - $3.20

Effective - July 1, 2002

 

Section          1.            General

Section          2.            Definitions

Section          3.            Assessment Procedure for Operators

Section          4.            Assessment Procedure for Knowing Violations

Section          5.            Assessment Procedure for Individuals

Table

 

SERIES       13 -            DRUG TESTING OF MINE INSPECTORS AND MINE SAFETY INSTRUCTORS

 

Authority - §§22A-1-6; 22A-1-9; 22A-1-12; 29A-3-1

Type - Interpretive

Price - $3.60

Effective - December 31, 2006

 

Section           1.            General

Section           2.            Purpose

Section           3.            Definitions

Section           4.            Prohibited Activities

Section           5.            Drug Testing Procedure

 

 

       TITLE 48

 

BOARD OF MINES TRAINING EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

 

SERIES          1 -            STANDARDS FOR CERTIFICATION OF UNDERGROUND BELT EXAMINERS

 

Authority - §22-9-6

Type - Legislative

Price - $2.40

Effective - May 1, 1987

 

Section          1.            General

Section          2.            Definitions

Section          3.            Criteria for Belt Examiners Certification

Section          4.            Exam Components

Section          5.            Application for Certification and Testing Procedures

 

SERIES          2 -            SAFETY TRAINING PROGRAM FOR PROSPECTIVE UNDERGROUND COAL MINERS

 

Authority - §22A-9-6

Type - Legislative

Price - $7.00

Effective - May 12, 1987

 

Section          1.            General

Section          2.            Criteria for Health and Safety Training Programs

Section          3.            Course Outline

Section          4.            Training Objectives

Section          5.            Approval Procedures for Training Programs

Section          6.            Approval Procedures for Instructors

 

SERIES          3 -            SAFETY TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR PROSPECTIVE SURFACE COAL MINERS

 

Authority - §22A-7-6

Type - Legislative

Price - $6.60

Effective - July 1, 1998

 

Section          1.            General

Section          2.            Criteria for Health and Safety Training Program for Prospective Surface Coal Miners in West Virginia

Section          3.            Course Outline of the Training for Prospective Surface Coal Miners

Section          4.            Training Objectives for Surface Coal Mine Health and Safety Training Course

Section          5.            Approval Procedures for Training Programs

Section          6.            Approval Procedures for Instructors

 

SERIES          4 -            INITIAL TRAINING PROGRAM FOR PROSPECTIVE MINE RESCUE TEAM MEMBERS

 

Authority - §22A-9-6

Type - Legislative

Price - $2.60

Effective - November 4, 1978

 

Section          1.            General

Section          2.            Criteria for the Initial Mine Rescue Team Member Training Program

Section          3.            Experience Requirements

Section          4.            Training Requirements

Section          5.            Mine Rescue Instructor Requirements

Section          6.            Course Outline

Section          7.            Alternate Approved Training Program

Section          8.            Certification

 

SERIES          5 -            RESERVED

 

SERIES          6 -            CERTIFICATION OF SURFACE MINE FOREMEN

 

Authority - §22A-3-20(b)

Type - Legislative

Price - $2.40

Effective - May 4, 2010

 

Section          1.            General

Section          2.            Criteria for Certification

Section          3.            Criteria for Mine Foreman Examiner

Section          4.            Criteria for Duties of Examiner

Section          5.            Criteria for Location and Time of Exams

Section          6.            Criteria for Preparation of Exams, Notice, Investigation and Applicants

Section          7.            Certification of Successful Applicants

Section          8.            Records of Exams

Section          9.            Certification Required

 

SERIES          7 -            STANDARDS FOR CERTIFICATION OF COAL MINE ELECTRICIANS

 

Authority - §22-1-15

Type - Legislative

Price - $3.20

Effective - April 26, 2007

 

Section          1.            General

Section          2.            Definitions

Section          3.            Classifications of Electrical Certification

Section          4.            Qualifications

Section          5.            Examinations

Section          6.            Certification Procedures

Section          7.            Exceptions

Section          8.            Criteria for Apprentice Electrical Training Program

Section          9.            Annual Training

 

SERIES          8 -            CRITERIA AND STANDARDS FOR ALTERNATIVE TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR APPRENTICE COAL MINE ELECTRICIANS

 

Authority - §§22A-8-5; 22A-7-6

Type - Legislative

Price - $4.20

Effective - April 3, 2008

 

Section           1.            General

Section           2.            Definitions

Section           3.            Requirement for Board Approval

Section           4.            Initial Training

Section           5.            Certified Electrician Training Plan

Section           6.            Classroom and Lab Training Plan (360 Hours, Documented with Cosigned Log)

Section           7.            Exceptions

Section           8.            Qualified Person-Electrician

Forms

 

 

       TITLE 38

 

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

MINING AND RECLAMATION

 

SERIES          1 -            RESERVED

 

SERIES          2 -            SURFACE MINING RECLAMATION REGULATIONS

 

Authority - §§22-1-3; 3a; 22-3-4

Type - Legislative

Price - $28.40

Effective - July 1, 2008

 

Section          1.            General

Section          2.            Definitions

Section          3.            Permit Application Requirements and Contents

Section          4.            Haulageways, Roads or Access Roads

Section          5.            Drainage and Sediment Control Systems

Section          6.            Blasting

Section          7.            Premining and Postmining Land Use

Section          8.            Fish and Wildlife Considerations

Section          9.            Revegetation

Section         10.            Prime Farmlands

Section         11.            Insurance and Bonding

Section         12.            Replacement, Release and Forfeiture of Bonds

Section         13.            Requirements of a Notice of Intent to Prospect

Section         14.            Performance Standards

Section         15.            Performance Standards Applicable Only to Underground Mining Operations

Section         16.            Subsidence Control

Section         17.            Small Operator Assistance Program

Section         18.            Citizens' Actions

Section         19.            Designation of Areas Unsuitable for Mining

Section         20.            Inspection and Enforcement

Section         21.            Surface Mine Board

Section         22.            Coal Refuse

Section         23.            Performance Standards Applicable Only to Remining Operations

Section         24.            Exemption for Coal Extraction Incidental to Extraction of Other Minerals

 

SERIES       2A -            RESERVED

 

SERIES       2B -            RULES FOR MINING AND RECLAMATION OF MINERALS OTHER THAN COAL

 

Authority - §§22-1-3; 22-4-1

Type - Legislative

Price - $6.80

Effective - January 1, 1983

 

Section          1.            General

Section          2.            Definitions

Section          3.            Haulageways

Section          4.            Blasting

Section          5.            Drainage System

Section          6.            Method of Operation

Section        6A.            Requirements for Special Land Use Purposes

Section       6B.            Steep Slope Mining

Section       6C.            Mountaintop Removal

Section       6D.            Disposal of Spoil or Toxic Forming Materials or Permanent Overburden Disposal Sites by Methods Other than Valley or Head-of-hollow Fills

Section       6E.            Disposal of Spoil Materials in Valley or Head-of-hollow Fills

Section          7.            Revegetation and Standards for Evaluating Vegetative Cover

Section          8.            Bond and Permit Requirements

Section          9.            Other Mining Operations on Surface Mined Areas

Section         10.            Modifications

Section         11.            State and Federal Compliance

**Drainage Handbook for Surface Mining Adopted by Reference

 

SERIES       2C -            RESERVED

 

Repealed and Replaced by 199CSR1

Effective April 18, 2000

 

SERIES       2D -            RESERVED

 

Replaced by Office of Abandoned Mine Lands, Title 59, Series                                                                                                1

(Technical Clean-up)

 

SERIES       2E -            RESERVED

 

Repealed

Effective January 18, 2006

 

SERIES        2F -            GROUNDWATER PROTECTION REGULATIONS - COAL MINING OPERATIONS

 

Authority - §22-12-5

Type - Legislative

Price - $3.00

Effective - June 1, 1994

 

Section          1.            General

Section          2.            Definitions

Section          3.            Groundwater Protection Plans and Practices for Coal Mining Operations

Section          4.            Monitoring

Section          5.            Fees

Section          6.            Prohibitions

Section          7.            Enforcement

Section          8.            Remediation

Section          9.            Applicability of Requirements

Section         10.            Appropriateness Study

 

SERIES          3 -            RULES FOR QUARRYING AND RECLAMATION

 

Authority - §§22-1-3; 22-4 et seq.

Type - Legislative

Price - $13.00

Effective - August 1, 2001

 

Section           1.            General

Section           2.            Definitions

Section           3.            Permit Application Requirements and Contents

Section           4.            Bond and Bond Pooling Fund

Section           5.            Haulageways and Transportation Facilities

Section           6.            Blasting

Section           7.            Drainage System

Section           8.            Method of Operation

Section           9.            Permanent Excess Spoin Disposal, Temporary Spoil Storage Areas

Section         10.            Revegetation and Standards for Evaluating Vegetative Cover

Section         11.            Mapping, Approved Persons and Markers

Section         12.            Transfer or Sale of Permit Rights

Section         13.            Public Hearings

Section         14.            Annual Bonding Progress Report Map and Permit Renewals

Section         15.            Permit Modifications

Section         16.            Inspection and Enforcement

Section         17.            Final Release of Bond or Bond Pooling Fund, Final Inspection Report

Section         18.            State and Federal Complaince

Tables

 

SERIES          4 -            COAL RELATED DAM SAFETY RULES

 

Authority - §§22-1-3(a); 22-14

Type - Legislative

Price - $11.00

Effective - June 1, 2003

 

Section           1.            General

Section           2.            Definitions

Section           3.            Classification of Dams

Section           4.            Certificate of Approval

Section           5.            Application Procedures

Section           6.            Plans and Specifications

Section           7.            Design Requirements

Section           8.            Subsidence Evaluation

Section           9.            Breakthrough Potential Evaluation

Section         10.            Geotechnical Considerations

Section         11.            Structural Considerations

Section         12.            Construction or Modification of a Dam

Section         13.            Blasting

Section         14.            Storm Water Discharge

Section         15.            Erosion and Sediment Control

Section         16.            Disposal of Construction Wastes

Section         17.            Dust Control

Section         18.            Construction Quality Control

Section         19.            Breaching of a Dam

Section         20.            Removal of a Dam

Section         21.            Abandonment of a Dam

Section         22.            Reduction of Dam Height to Less than Jurisidiction

Section         23.            Enlargement of a Structure to Jurisdiction

Section         24.            Sale or Transfer of Dam

Section         25.            Operation and Maintenance

Section         26.            Inspection, Reporting and Certification Requirements

Section         27.            Completion of Construction

Section         28.            Inspection of Completed Dams

Section         29.            Inspection of Dams with Serious Problems

Section         30.            Reporting Requirements

Section         31.            Inspection and Certification Requirements

Section         32.            Monitoring Plans

Section         33.            Emergency Warning Plans

Section         34.            Emergency Procedures

Section         35.            Inspection and Enforcement

Section         36.            Application Fee for Certificate of Approval of a Dam

 

 

       TITLE 43

 

MINIMUM WAGE RATE BOARD

 

SERIES          1 -            RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE WEST VIRGINIA PREVAILING WAGE ACT

 

Authority - §21-5A

Type - Legislative

Price - $3.40

Effective - January 1, 1983

 

Section          1.            General

Section          2.            Definitions

Section          3.            Required Provisions to be Contained in all Advertised Specifications and Contracts for Public Work

Section          4.            Duty of the Public Authority

Section          5.            Prevailing Wage Established at Regular Intervals - How Determined - Hearings on Objections - Judicial Review

Section          6.            Posting of Wage Rates

Section          7.            Records and Inspection

Section          8.            Penalties for Violation of Act

Section          9.            Severability

Section         10.            Amendments

 

 

       TITLE 91

 

DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES

 

SERIES          1 -            ADMINISTRATIVE DUE PROCESS

 

Authority - §§17A-2-9; 17A-6B-13; 17A-6C-17; 17B-2-15; 17D-2-1; 17E-1-8

Type - Legislative

Price - $3.00

Effective - July 1, 2005

 

Section          1.            General

Section          2.            Application and Enforcement

Section          3.            Hearings

 

SERIES          2 -            MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION

 

Authority - §17A-2-9

Type - Legislative

Price - $3.80

Effective - May 19, 1965

 

Section          1.            General

Section          2.            Application and Enforcement

Section          3.            Licensing or Registration Instructions

Section          4.            Receipt Showing Payment of Personal Property Taxes on all Motor Vehicles

Section          5.            Issuance of Temporary Registration Card

Section          6.            Dual Registration of Vehicles Subject to the Title and Registration Laws of Two or More States

Section          7.            Use of a Dolly or Other Mechanical Device in Moving Wrecked Motor Vehicles or Motor Vehicles that for any Reason must be Towed by a Wrecker

Section          8.            Formula for Establishing Registration Fees for Class H Vehicles Engaged in the Interstate Transportation of Persons

Section          9.            Physical Inspection of Serial Number of all Motor Vehicles Being Registered in this State From any Other Jurisdiction

Section         10.            Exchange of License Plate Involving a Class A Registration Under the Staggered Monthly System

Section         11.            Fee Required After Expiration Date for Class A Registration Issued Under Staggered Monthly System

Section         12.            Disabled Veterans Exemption from Payment of Registration Fee

Section         13.            Special Issue Plates Issued to Disabled Veterans

Section         14.            Special License Plate for Use by the Department of Public Safety

 

SERIES          3 -            MOTOR VEHICLE TITLING

 

Authority - §17A-2-9

Type - Legislative

Price - $3.80

Effective - April 30, 1985

 

Section          1.            General

Section          2.            Application and Enforcement

Section          3.            Titling a Vehicle

Section          4.            Liens

Section          5.            Procedure to be Followed When Transferring a Certificate of Title to a New Owner and There is an Unsatisfied Lien Recorded Thereon

Section          6.            Transferring a Motor Vehicle Titled in the Name of a Deceased Person

Section          7.            Titling a Vehicle Repossessed Under a Conditional Sales Contract

Section          8.            Titling a Vehicle Sold Under a Security Agreement, a Chattel Mortgage or a Deed of Trust

Section          9.            Titling a Vehicle Sold by Order of a Court or Justice of the Peace

Section         10.            Titling a Vehicle Sold to Satisfy a Mechanic's Lien or Other Miscellaneous Lien

Section         11.            Reassignment of Out-of-State Certificate of Title to a Motor Vehicle

Section         12.            Certificate of Title and License Required for All Types of House Trailers

Section         13.            Requirements and Procedures for Titling Assembled Trailers or Semi-Trailers

Section         14.            Titling Vehicles That are Not Operated on the Highway

Section         15.            Titling and Registering Vehicles Designated as Trucks or Trailers that are Designated and Used Primarily as Off-the-Highway Vehicles

 

SERIES          4 -            EXAMINATION AND ISSUANCE OF DRIVER’S LICENSES

 

Authority - §§17A-2-9; 17B-2-7; 17B-2-15; 17E-1-18

Type - Legislative

Price - $4.60

Effective - July 1, 2008

 

Section          1.            General

Section          2.            Application and Enforcement

Section          3.            Definitions

Section           4.            Preliminary Examination of Applicants Never Licensed, Holding a License Expired More Than 6 Months or Holding an Expired License From Another Sate or Jurisdiction

Section           5.            Road Skill Examinations

Section           6.            Issuance and Content of the Driver’s License and Identification Card

Section           7.            Renewal of Driver’s License and Identification Card

Section           8.            Transfer of Driver’s License

Section           9.            Reissuance of Driver’s License with Changes or Issuance of a Duplicate Driver’s License or Identification Card

Section         10.            Residency Requirement

Section         11.            Identity Requirements

Section         12.            Proof of Legal Presence in the United States

Section         13.            Motorcycle License or Endorsement

Section         14.            Commercial Driver’s License

Section         15.            Non Driver Identification Cards

Section         16.            Review and Verification of Documents

 

SERIES          5 -            DENIAL, SUSPENSION, REVOCATION OR NONRENEWAL OF DRIVING PRIVILEGES

 

Authority - §§17A-2-9; 17C-5A-2; 17C-5A-3a

Type - Legislative

Price - $5.20

Effective - July 1, 2010

 

Section          1.            General

Section          2.            Applications and Enforcement

Section          3.            Denial of Driving Privileges for Medical Reasons

Section          4.            Reinstatement of Suspended Registration

Section          5.            Agency Action Upon Receiving Notice of Driving While License is Suspended or Revoked

Section          6.            Suspending West Virginia Resident's License Upon Conviction in Another State or Jurisdiction

Section          7.            The Point System

Section          8.            Driver Improvement Course

Section          9.            Procedures for Medical Review and Driving Re-Examination of Licensed Drivers

Section         10.            Suspension or Revocation Following Notice of Returned Check

Section         11.            Suspension Under Nonresident Violator Compact

Section         12.            Suspension or Denial Under Student Attendance Law

Section         13.            Suspension Under Resident Violator Program

Section         14.            Reserved for Future Use

Section         15.            Suspending or Restricting a Licensee for Failure to Maintain Court Ordered Child Support Payments

Section         16.            Alcohol Test and Lock Program

 

SERIES          6 -            MOTOR VEHICLE AND OTHER BUSINESSES REGULATED BY THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES

 

Authority - §§17A-2-9; 17A-6-2a; 17A-6-3a; 17A-6-5a; 17A-6C-17; 17A-6D-15

Type - Legislative

Price - $6.80

Effective - May 15, 2006

 

Section          1.            General

Section          2.            Requirements for License - General

Section          3.            Wrecker/Dismantler/Rebuilder Dealer License

Section          4.            License Services - General

Section          5.            Automobile Auction Businesses

Section          6.            Vehicle Leasing Companies Lessor License

Section          7.            Civil Penalties for Unlicensed Dealers

Section          8.            Administrative Appeals of Commissioner’s Orders or Decisions

Section           9.            Daily Passenger Rental Car Business

Section         10.            Dealer Recovery Fund

 

SERIES          7 -            SPECIAL PERMITS

 

Authority - §17A-2-9

Type - Legislative

Price - $3.60

Effective - October 24, 1971

 

Section          1.            General

Section          2.            Application and Enforcement

Section          3.            Special Parking Permit for Disabled Persons

Section          4.            House Trailer One Trip Special Permits or Stickers

Section          5.            Authorization of Emergency Vehicle Permits

Section          6.            Eligibility and Requirements Necessary to Issue an Authorized Emergency Vehicle Permit

 

SERIES          8 -            DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION FROM THE FILES OF THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES

 

Authority - §17A-2-9

Type - Legislative

Price - $3.00

Effective - July 1, 2008

 

Section          1.            General

Section          2.            Application and Enforcement

Section          3.            Disclosure of Personal Information from the Files of the Division of Motor Vehicles

Section           4.            Definitions

Section           5.            Disclosure of Records That Do Not Contain Personal Information

Section           6.            Disclosure of Records That Contain Personal Information

Section           7.            Fees

 

SERIES          9 -            COLLECTION OF TAX ON THE SALE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

 

Authority - §§17A-2-9; 17A-3-4; 11-15-3c

Type - Legislative

Price - $4.60

Effective - July 1, 2010

 

Section           1.            General

Section           2.            Application and Enforcement

Section           3.            Determination of Tax Due Prior to issuance of Title to a Vehicle

 

SERIES       10 -            HANDICAPPED PARKING PERMITS

 

Authority - §§17A-2-9; 17C-13-6

Type - Interpretive

Price - $2.60

Effective - December 28, 2001

 

Section          1.            General

Section          2.            Definitions

Section          3.            Handicapped Parking Permits - Eligibility

Section          4.            Application Procedural

Section          5.            Renewal

Section          6.            Display of Placard

Section          7.            Identification Cards

Section          8.            Reciprocity

Section          9.            Expiration of Old Permits

SERIES       11 -            MOTOR VEHICLE EQUIPMENT

 

Authority - §17A-2-9

Type - Legislative

Price - $3.20

Effective - August 4, 1974

 

Section          1.            General

Section          2.            Application and Enforcement

Section          3.            Motorcycle Safety Equipment and Approval Procedures

Section          4.            Slow Moving Vehicles

Section          5.            Truck Cab or Truck Crew Compartment Designed for Occupancy of Four Persons, Including Driver

 

SERIES       12 -            MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTION MANUAL

 

Authority - §§17A-2-9, 17C-16-4

Type - Legislative

Price - $2.00 (without incorporated manual)

            $33.10 (with manual)*

Effective - April 10, 2003

 

Section          1.            General

Section          2.            Motor Vehicle Inspection Manual (Incorporated)

*Ed. Note:                      This manual is also available from the State Police

 

SERIES       13 -            COMPULSORY MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY INSURANCE REGULATIONS

 

Authority - §§17A-2-9, 17D-2A-8

Type - Legislative

Price - $3.60

Effective - May 13, 1997

 

Section          1.            General

Section          2.            Definitions

Section          3.            Verification of Insurance

Section          4.            Owner Cancellation of Insurance

Section          5.            Company Cancellation of Insurance

Section          6.            Traffic Accident Reports

Section          7.            Traffic Citations

Section          8.            Company Forms and Procedures

Section          9.            Administrative Due Process

 

SERIES       14 -            WAIVER OF SAFETY BELT REQUIREMENTS

 

Authority - §§17A-2-9; 17C-15-49(b)

Type - Procedural

Price - $2.40

Effective - September 30, 1993

 

Section          1.            General

Section          2.            Application

Section          3.            Physician Certification

Section          4.            Display and Use of Safety Belt Waiver

Section          5.            Enforcement

 

SERIES       15 -            SAFETY AND TREATMENT PROGRAM

 

Authority - §§17A-2-9, 17C-5A-3

Type - Legislative

Price - $2.80

Effective - May 4, 1984

 

Section          1.            General

Section          2.            Application and Enforcement

Section          3.            Definitions

Section          4.            Program Responsibilities

Section          5.            Program Levels of Referral

Section          6.            Staff Qualifications

Section          7.            Program Participant Evaluation

Section          8.            Fiscal Procedures

Section          9.            Reinstatement of License

 

SERIES       16 -            ELIGIBILITY FOR REINSTATEMENT FOLLOWING SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF DRIVING PRIVILEGES

 

Authority - §17A-2-9

Type - Legislative

Price - $2.40

Effective - April 2, 1986

 

Section          1.            General

Section          2.            Application and Enforcement

Section          3.            Suspension or Revocation of Driving Privileges

Section          4.            Eligibility for Reinstatement

Section          5.            Cross Reference

 

SERIES       17 -            RESERVED

 

Reserved by 91 CSR 6, June 15, 1993

 

SERIES       18 -            RESERVED

 

Reserved by 91 CSR 6, June 15, 1993

 

SERIES       19 -            APPROVAL OF MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT PREVENTION COURSE

 

Authority - §§17A-2-9, 33-20-19(a)

Type - Interpretive

Price - $2.60

Effective - August 7, 1986

 

Section          1.            General

Section          2.            Application and Enforcement

Section          3.            Application for Course Approval

Section          4.            Criteria for Course Approval

Section          5.            Course Administration

Section          6.            Course Approval Withdrawal

Section          7.            Severability

 

SERIES       20 -            SEIZURE OF DRIVERS LICENSE, ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY

 

Authority - §§17A-2-9, 17C-5A-1, 17C-5A-2

Type - Legislative

Price - $2.40

Effective - June 12, 1987

 

Section          1.            General

Section          2.            Application and Enforcement

Section          3.            Seizure and Disposition of Driver's License

Section          4.            Issuance of Temporary Driver's License

Section          5.            Extension of Temporary Driver's License

Section          6.            Severability

 

SERIES       21 -            FEDERAL SAFETY STANDARDS INSPECTION PROGRAM

 

Authority - §§17A-2-9, 17A-3A-1

Type - Legislative

Price - $2.40

Effective - June 12, 1987

 

Section          1.            General

Section          2.            Application and Enforcement

Section          3.            Inspection Station Appointment

Section          4.            Vehicle Compliance Inspection

Section          5.            Severability

 

SERIES       22 -            RESERVED

 

Repealed by 91 CSR 6, June 15, 1993

 

SERIES       23 -            VESSEL NUMBERS

 

Authority - §§17A-2-9; 20-7-12

Type - Procedural

Price - $2.60

Effective - February 11, 1988

 

Section          1.            General

Section          2.            Definitions

Section          3.            Persons Subject to These Regulations

Section          4.            Motorboats Requiring Numbering

Section          5.            Exceptions

Section          6.            Application

Section          7.            Certificate

Section          8.            Vessel Identification

Section          9.            Numbering Livery Boats

 

 

    TITLE 109

 

WEST VIRGINIA MUNICIPAL BOND COMMISSION

 

 

 

SERIES          1 -            RULES OF PROCEDURE GOVERNING BOARD AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETINGS OF THE WV MUNICIPAL BOND COMMISSION

 

Authority - §13-3-6

Type - Procedural

Price - $2.60

Effective - March 12, 1984

 

Section          1.            General

Section          2.            Background

Section          3.            Commission Authorized

Section          4.            Commission Organization

Section          5.            Meetings

Section          6.            Minutes of Meeting

Section          7.            Agenda Meeting

Section          8.            Executive Session

Section          9.            General

 

 

       TITLE 58

 

DIVISION OF NATURAL RESOURCES

 

SERIES          1 -            REGULATIONS FOR OPEN GOVERNMENTAL PROCEEDINGS

 

Authority - §6-9A-1

Type - Procedural

Price - $2.60

Effective - November 8, 1996

 

Section          1.            General

Section          2.            Definitions

Section          3.            Governing Bodies Within the Department of Natural Resources

Section          4.            Notice of Meetings

Section          5.            Public Attendance

 

SERIES          2 -            RULES CONTROLLING THE PUBLIC LAND CORPORATION’S SALE, LEASE, EXCHANGE OR TRANSFER OF LANDS OR MINERALS

 

Authority - §20-1A-1 through §20-1A-9

Type - Legislative

Price - $2.80

Effective - May 20, 2004

 

Section           1.            General

Section           2.            Definitions

Section           3.            Rules for Sale, Exchange or Transfer of Land or Minerals

Section           4.            Bidding Procedures for Land Sales

Section           5.            Competitive Bidding and Notice Procedures for the Lease of Minerals

 

SERIES          3 -            RESERVED

 

SERIES          4 -            RESERVED

 

SERIES          5 -            RECYCLING ASSISTANCE FUND GRANT PROGRAM

 

Authority - §20-11-5a(h)(1)

Type - Legislative

Price - $3.80

Effective - May 1, 2000

 

Section          1.            General

Section          2.            Definitions

Section          3.