Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 14-8-2 - Requirements for Licensure by Reciprocity2.1. An applicant for licensure by reciprocity shall be of good moral character and hold a current optometry license in good standing from another state or states which requirements are substantially equivalent to those required in this state.2.2. Unless waived by the Board, an applicant for licensure by reciprocity shall: 2.2.a. Apply for the highest level of therapeutic licensure in this state;2.2.b. Be current in the continuing education requirements of his or her current states of licensure;2.2.c. Have engaged in the active practice of optometry (or on the faculty of a school or college of optometry or in active federal service) for at least five (5) of the seven (7) years immediately preceding his or her application;2.2.d. Have not committed any act that would constitute grounds for disciplinary action under the W. Va. Code § 30-8-18 or rules of the Board; and2.2.e. Not be subject to any unresolved disciplinary action.2.2.f. At the option of the Board, an applicant for licensure by reciprocity may be required to take the National Board Examination.