West Virginia § 30-5-34 - 30-5-34. Criminal offenses.
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§ 30-5-34. 30-5-34. Criminal offenses.
(a) When, as a result of an investigation under this article or otherwise, the board has reason to believe that a person authorized under this article has committed a criminal offense under this article, the board may bring its information to the attention of an appropriate law-enforcement official.
(b) Any person who intentionally practices, or presents himself or herself out as qualified to practice pharmacist care or to assist in the practice of pharmacist care, or uses any title, word or abbreviation to indicate to or induce others to believe he or she is licensed to practice as a pharmacist or pharmacist technician without obtaining an active, valid West Virginia license to practice that profession; or
With a license that is:
(1) Expired, suspended or lapsed; or
(2) Inactive, revoked, suspended as a result of disciplinary action, or surrendered;
is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not more than ten thousand dollars.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does West Virginia Code § 30-5-34 cover?
Section 30-5-34 ("30-5-34. Criminal offenses.") is part of the West Virginia Code, the codified statutory law of West Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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