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 bill specifically references the legislative rule filed in the State Register on April 1, 2024, identified as 11 CSR 13, which outlines the conditions under which these waivers may be granted. The intent of the bill is to provide the Board of Medicine with the authority to implement this rule, thereby potentially easing the financial burden on certain applicants seeking initial licensure. This legislative change aims to enhance accessibility to the medical profession in West Virginia by allowing for fee waivers under defined circumstances.

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Introduced Version: 64-9-1