Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024
A military spouse or state registered domestic partner of a
military person may receive a temporary practice permit while completing any
specific additional requirements that are not related to training or practice
standards for the profession. This section applies to any profession listed in
RCW 18.130.040 (2)(a).
(1) A temporary
practice permit may be issued to an applicant who is a military spouse or state
registered domestic partner of a military person and:
(a) Is moving to Washington as a result of
the military person's transfer to Washington;
(b) Holds an unrestricted, active license in
another state that has substantially equivalent licensing standards for the
same profession to those in Washington; and
(c) Is not subject to any pending
investigation, charges, or disciplinary action by the regulatory body of the
other state or states.
(2) A temporary practice permit grants the
individual the full scope of practice for the profession.
(3) A temporary practice permit expires when
any one of the following occurs:
(a) The
license is granted;
(b) A notice of
decision on the application is mailed to the applicant, unless the notice of
decision on the application specifically extends the duration of the temporary
practice permit; or
(c) One hundred
eighty days after the temporary practice permit is issued.
(4) To receive a temporary practice permit,
the applicant must:
(a) Submit the necessary
application, fee(s), fingerprint card if required, and documentation for the
license;
(b) Meet all requirements
and qualifications for the license that are specific to the training,
education, and practice standards for the profession;
(c) Provide verification of having an active
unrestricted license in the same profession from another state that has
substantially equivalent licensing standards for the profession in
Washington;
(d) Submit a copy of
the military person's orders and a copy of:
(i) The military-issued identification card
showing the military person's information and the applicant's relationship to
the military person;
(ii) A
marriage license; or
(iii) A state
registered domestic partnership; and
(e) Submit a written request for a temporary
practice permit.
(5) For
the purposes of this section:
(a) "Military
spouse" means the husband, wife, or registered domestic partner of a military
person.
(b) "Military person" means
a person serving in the United States armed forces, the United States public
health service commissioned corps, or the merchant marine of the United
States.
Statutory Authority:
RCW
43.70.040,
18.130.040,
1.12.080, and
2011 2nd sp.s. c
5. 12-24-014, § 246-12-051, filed 11/27/12,
effective 12/28/12.
