West Virginia § 30-21-9 - 30-21-9. Temporary permits.
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§ 30-21-9. 30-21-9. Temporary permits.
(a) Upon proper application, the board may issue, without examination, a temporary permit to engage in the practice of psychology in this state:
(1) Pending examination, to an applicant who meets the qualifications of subdivisions (1), (2), (3), (4), (6) and (7), subsection (a), section seven of this article, which temporary permit shall expire thirty days after the board gives written notice of the results of the examination held next following the issuance of such temporary permit and such permit may not be renewed nor may another permit be issued to the same person; and
(2) To a psychologist who is not a resident of this state and who meets the requirements of subdivisions (1), (2), (3), (4), (6) and (7), subsection (a), section seven of this article, which temporary permit shall be valid only for a period of ninety days in the calendar year in which issued, and such permit may not be renewed nor may another permit be issued to the same person in the same calendar year.
(b) The fee for any temporary permit shall be set by the board by legislative rule.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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