W. Va. Code § 30-1B-6: Rule-making authority.

The Boards referred to in this chapter may propose rules for legislative approval in accordance with the provisions of article three, chapter twenty-nine-a of this code to implement the provisions of this article. Proposed rules may:

(1) Establish criteria or requirements for military education, training and experience that qualify the applicant to take an examination for licensure, certification or registration or for a waiver of any examination requirement to be licensed, certified or registered; and

(2) Implement the provisions of this article while ensuring competency, protecting the citizens of this state from harm, and addressing issues specific to each profession.