Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 26-5-2 - Application for Certified Animal Euthanasia Technicians2.1. Before any person may take the examination for certification in the state of WV, he or she shall submit an application along with the non-refundable fees to the Board. The application shall contain the following information, which shall be retained in the applicant's file:2.1.a. Applicant's name, address, and certified copy of the applicant's birth certificate or official record of birth;2.1.b. Verification of US citizenship or documentation of applicant's authority to reside and work in the United States;2.1.c. Proof of high school diploma or equivalent;2.1.d. Certified written verification of name changes;2.1.e. A current photograph. Applicant shall be alone in the photo;2.1.f. Applicant shall indicate whether he or she has ever been denied a certification or had a certification restricted or disciplined in any other state or jurisdiction with the name of the state or jurisdiction;2.1.g. Verification of applicant's status as a certification from each state or jurisdiction where he or she now holds or ever held a certificate;2.1.h. The applicant shall tender the required fees as contained in the Schedule of Fees with the application;2.1.i. The applicant shall certify that he or she will abide by the laws of this State regulating the practice of animal euthanasia technology and that he or she will abide by the rules of the Board;2.1.j. The application shall be signed by the applicant.2.2. An applicant furnishing false information in an application shall be denied the right to take the examination. If the applicant has been certified before the Board becomes aware of the falseness of the information, the certificate is subject to disciplinary action including, but not limited to, suspension, and or revocation.2.3. Once the application is complete and all fees have been received, the Board will notify the applicant of their eligibility to take the written practical, practical skills, and jurisprudence examinations.2.4. If an applicant is found not qualified to take the examination, the Board shall notify the applicant in writing at the applicant's address as listed on the application, of the finding and the grounds upon which the finding is based. An applicant found not qualified may demand a hearing. The application fee of any applicant found not qualified to take the examination is non-refundable.