This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to authorize the Board of Osteopathic Medicine to create a legislative rule concerning the waiver of initial licensing fees for specific initial licensure applicants. The rule, which was filed in the State Register on November 15, 2023, is established under the authority of existing law and aims to provide financial relief to eligible applicants seeking licensure in the field of osteopathic medicine.

The bill does not contain any deletions from current law, as it introduces new provisions to facilitate the waiver of fees. This legislative change is intended to enhance access to the profession for qualified individuals by reducing the financial barriers associated with obtaining an initial license.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-9-1