Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 14-12-4 - Registration and Renewal4.1. To provide optometric care in the State of West Virginia via interstate telehealth services, an individual not otherwise licensed by the Board must first apply for and obtain registration with the Board using the application materials provided by the Board and paying fees equal to the initial in-state optometry license application and annual licensing fees. The annual renewal fees for a registrant shall be equal to the annual renewal fees for an in-state optometry license renewal as set forth by the Board's rules and fees established by the Board. The annual renewal and expiration dates shall equal the annual renewal and expiration dates of in-state licenses as set forth by the Board.4.2. By registering to provide interstate telehealth services to patients in this state, a registrant is subject to all laws, rules, and regulations regarding the practice of optometry in this state, including the state judicial system and all professional conduct rules and standards incorporated into the Optometry Practice Act, W. Va. Code, § 30-8-1, et. seq., and all legislative rules and jurisdiction of the West Virginia Board of Optometry including the Board's complaint, investigation, and hearing process.4.3. To obtain registration with the Board, an individual must be a licensed optometrist in good standing in all other states in which he or she is licensed and not currently under investigation or subject to an administrative complaint.4.4. A registrant shall immediately notify the Board of any restrictions placed on the individual's license to practice in any state or jurisdiction.4.5. A registration with the Board does not authorize an optometrist to practice from a physical location within the State of West Virginia without first obtaining appropriate licensure.4.6. A person currently licensed to practice optometry in this state is not subject to registration but shall practice telehealth in accordance with the provisions of W.Va. Code, § 30-1-26, W.Va. Code, § 30-8-1, et. seq. and the rules promulgated thereunder.