This bill amends and reenacts section 64-9-1 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, to authorize the Board of Respiratory Care to promulgate a legislative rule concerning the criteria for licensure. The bill specifically addresses amendments to the rule filed in the State Register on August 30, 2024, under the authority of 30-34-6. Key changes include the deletion of entire subsections and the modification of specific phrases related to licensure dates, which streamline the language and remove outdated references.

Notably, the bill deletes subsection 2.4 and subsection 3.3 entirely, while also removing references to licensure requirements tied to the date of July 1, 2022, in paragraphs 3.1.2 and 3.1.3. Additionally, it eliminates the requirement for respiratory therapists licensed prior to that date in subsection 4.1 and removes subsection 4.2 altogether. These changes aim to modernize the licensure criteria and ensure that the regulations reflect current practices in the field of respiratory care.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-9-1