W. Va. Code R. § 133-20-8

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 133-20-8 - Authorization Procedures for Out-of-State Institutions with Physical Presence in West Virginia

8.1. An out-of-state institution with physical presence in West Virginia, as defined in section 3, but no physical location within the state, must abide by the following procedures for initial authorization:

8.1.a. Submit appropriate documentation to discern if physical presence is triggered as defined in section 3 of this rule.

8.1.b. Submit documentation of appropriate accreditation.

8.1.c. If Commission staff determines that the institution's activities constitute physical presence, the institution shall submit an initial application fee of $500.

8.1.d. The Commission staff may, at its discretion, adjust or waive the application fee.

8.2. The Commission staff, at its discretion, may request additional information from the institution to ascertain whether it meets the essential conditions provided in section 9 of this rule in the determination of the conferral of initial authorization.

8.3. Once initial authorization is conferred by the Commission, authorization for West Virginia physical presence may be for a period of up to four years with an application for renewal of the authorization required to be filed with the Commission at least ninety days prior to the expiration of the authorization.

8.4. Any accredited institution seeking to retain authorized physical presence in West Virginia, will be assessed a reauthorization fee not to exceed $500.

8.5 Institutions authorized under this section are not subject to the reauthorization provisions of section 14 of this rule.

W. Va. Code R. § 133-20-8