West Virginia § 29-33-4 - 29-33-4. Work experience.
Full text of West Virginia West Virginia Code § 29-33-4 — 29-33-4. Work experience., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 29-33-4. 29-33-4. Work experience.
Notwithstanding any other law, the board shall issue an occupational license or other authorization to practice to a person upon application based on work experience in another state, if all the following apply:
(1) The person worked in a state that does not use an occupational license or other authorization to practice that regulates a lawful occupation, but this state uses an occupational license or other authorization to practice that regulates a lawful occupation with a similar scope of practice, as determined by the board;
(2) The person worked for at least two years in the lawful occupation and has acquired experience demonstrating knowledge and proficiency in the occupation similar to that which may be achieved through compliance with the education and examination requirements to practice of this state, as determined by the board;
(3) The person has taken and passed any required national examinations to lawfully practice the occupation or use a title in connection with an occupation in another state; and
(4) The person satisfies §29-33-3(a)(5), §29-33-3(a)(6), and §29-33-3(a)(10) of this code.
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 29-33-4
What does West Virginia Code § 29-33-4 cover?
Section 29-33-4 ("29-33-4. Work experience.") is part of the West Virginia Code, the codified statutory law of West Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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Is this the official text of West Virginia law?
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