Section 246-847-117. Temporary permits—Issuance and duration pursuant to RCW 18.130.075.

(1) Unless there is a basis for denial of an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant license, an applicant who is currently licensed in a jurisdiction considered by the board to have licensing standards substantially equivalent to Washington's shall be issued a temporary practice permit after receipt of the following documentation by the department of health:

(a) Submission of a completed occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant application on which the applicant indicates that he or she wishes to receive a temporary practice permit;

(b) Payment of the application fee and temporary practice permit fee; and

(c) Direct written verification of current licensure from the state whose licensing standards are substantially equivalent to Washington's.

(2) The temporary practice permit shall expire upon the issuance of a license by the board; initiation of an investigation by the board; or ninety days, whichever occurs first.

(3) An applicant who receives a temporary practice permit and who does not complete the licensure application process shall not receive additional temporary practice permits even upon submission of a new application in the future.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.59.130. WSR 92-18-015 (Order 300B), § 246-847-117, filed 8/24/92, effective 9/24/92.]

RCW 18.59.130. WSR 92-18-015 (Order 300B), § 246-847-117, filed 8/24/92, effective 9/24/92.