W. Va. Code R. § 30-3-9 - Temporary License Holders and Inactive Status

9.1. Continuing education requirements shall not apply to the holders of a temporary license.

9.2. The Board may, in individual cases involving medical disability or illness, grant waivers of the minimum continuing education requirements or extensions of time within which to fulfill the requirements or make the required reports. A written request for waiver or extension of time shall be submitted by the licensee and shall be accompanied by a verifying document signed by a licensed physician. Waivers of the minimum continuing education requirements or extensions of time within which to fulfill the requirements may be granted by the Board for a period of time not to exceed one (1) calendar year. If the granted allowance continues beyond the period of the waiver or extension, the licensee shall apply for another waiver.

9.3. The Board may waive continuing education requirements for a licensee on inactive status during the period he or she remain inactive. If the licensee applies to the Board to return to active status, the licensee shall submit proof of completion of five (5) continuing education units within the twelve (12) month period immediately preceding the date on which the application is submitted. The licensee may request to be allowed to return to active status immediately. The Board shall grant the request, if the licensee agrees to successfully complete ten (10) continuing education units within twelve (12) months of the date on which the Board approves active status.

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W. Va. Code R. § 30-3-9