WAC 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 180 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.