The WV Board of Acupuncture is charged with investigating any allegations of wrong doing or violations by licensee. Below is a list of disciplinary actions that have been determined by the board.
Sanction Definitions
| No Action:
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The issue before the Board was reviewed and no action was taken.
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| Dismissed:
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The issue before the Board was reviewed and was dismissed without disciplinary action.
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| Pending:
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The issue is under review and awaiting final determination by the Board.
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| Referred:
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The issue before the Board was reviewed and referred to another Board for investigation.
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| Consent:
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The Licensee has entered into a negotiated agreement with the Board to avoid legal action.
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| Probation:
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A form of disciplinary action that includes a negotiated agreement and the license is imprinted with "Probation."
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| Suspended:
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The Licensee is prohibited from obtaining a license for a specified period of time.
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| Revoked:
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The most serious penalty that prevents the individual from obtaining a license.
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| Denied License Renewal:
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The board of directors found probable cause to deny the license renewal.
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Please contact the board office for any additional information relating to a disciplinary action.