Board of Osteopathic Medicine rule relating to waiver of initial licensing fees for certain applicants

SB 391 authorizes the West Virginia Board of Osteopathic Medicine to implement a rule waiving initial licensing fees for certain new applicants seeking their first osteopathic medical license. The rule, previously filed in the State Register on November 15, 2023, would allow the Board to exempt qualifying applicants from standard fees without requiring additional legislative action. This policy change directly affects individuals applying for their initial osteopathic medical license in West Virginia who meet the criteria defined by the Board under this rule. The bill does not specify the exact criteria but enables the Board to establish them through the rule-making process.