West Virginia Code of State Rules
Agency 26 - Veterinary Medicine
Title 26 - PROCEDURAL RULES WEST VIRGINIA BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
Series 26-06 - Schedule of Fees
Section 26-6-4 - Application for Waiver of Fees
Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 38, September 20, 2024
4.1. The Board may issue a license to an applicant who meets the requirements of W. Va. Code § 30-31-1 et seq. and the rules promulgated by the Board, and the Board shall waive the initial licensure fee if the applicant qualifies as a "low-income individual" or as a member of one or more "military families" as defined in this rule.
4.2. Low-income individuals, as defined in this rule, may seek a waiver of the initial licensure, registration, or certification fee by submitting with their complete application a low-income waiver of initial licensure fee form, provided by the Board at www.wvbvm.org, and all required verification documents as prescribed by the Board. The Board shall review the application and issue a decision within 30 days of receipt of the complete application.
4.3. Military families, as defined in this rule, may seek a waiver of the initial licensure or renewals of licensure, registration, or certification fee by submitting by submitting with their complete application a military service verification form, provided by the Board at www.wvbvm.org, and all required verification documents as prescribed by the Board. The Board shall review the application and issue a decision within 30 days of receipt of the complete application.
4.4. An honorably discharged military veteran and/or their accompanying spouse may seek a waiver of the inspection fee for a veterinary facility solely owned by the honorably discharged military veteran or their accompanying spouse for one year following their discharge from active duty by submitting with their complete application a military service verification form, provided by the Board at www.wvbvm.org, and all required verification documents as prescribed by the Board. The Board shall review the application and issue a decision within 30 days of receipt of the complete application.