Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 13-7-3 - Request for Waiver of Initial Licensure Fees3.1. The Board may issue a license to an applicant who meets the requirements of W. Va. Code et seq. and the rules promulgated by the Board, and the Board shall waive the initial licensure fee if the applicant qualifies as a "low-income individual" or as an individual within the class "military families" as defined in this rule.3.2. Low-income individuals, as defined in this rule, may seek a waiver of the initial licensure fee for licensure as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant by submitting with their complete application the LIW form, provided by the Board, and all required documents as prescribed by this rule and the Board. The Board shall review the request for waiver and issue a decision within 30 days of receipt of the complete application.3.3. Military families, as defined in this rule, may seek a waiver of the initial licensure fee for licensure as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant by submitting with their complete application the MFW form, provided by the Board, and all required documents as prescribed by this rule and the Board. The Board shall review the request for waiver and issue a decision within 30 days of receipt of the complete application.3.4. An applicant denied a waiver of initial licensing fees shall have 30 days to appeal the decision to the board pursuant to the provisions of W. Va. Code § 30-28-17.