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 primary aim of this legislation is to facilitate the process for certain applicants seeking initial licensure by alleviating the financial burden of licensing fees. By allowing the Board of Medicine to promulgate this rule, the bill seeks to enhance accessibility to medical licensure for eligible individuals, thereby potentially increasing the number of qualified professionals in the healthcare field.

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Introduced Version: 64-9-1