This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to authorize the Board of Medicine to establish a legislative rule concerning the waiver of initial licensing fees for specific initial licensure applicants. The rule, identified as 11 CSR 13, was filed in the State Register on April 1, 2024, and is supported by the authority granted under section 30-1-23 of the code. The primary objective of this legislation is to facilitate the Board of Medicine's ability to implement a fee waiver, thereby potentially easing the financial burden on certain applicants seeking initial licensure. This amendment reflects a commitment to improving access to medical licensure in West Virginia.

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Introduced Version: 64-9-1