The board may issue a certification to a person as a registered forester in this state, without requiring an examination, to an applicant from another jurisdiction who:
(1) Is not a resident of this state;
(2) Is of good moral character;
(3) Holds a valid forestry license or other authorization to practice forestry in another jurisdiction which meets requirements that are substantially equivalent to the certification requirements set forth in this article;
(4) Is not currently being investigated by a disciplinary authority of this state or another jurisdiction, does not have charges pending against his or her authorization, and has never had his or her authorization revoked;
(5) Has not previously failed an examination for certification in this state;
(6) Has paid all the applicable fees; and
(7) Has completed such other action as required by the board.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations
§30-19-1. Use of Descriptive Title Restricted
§30-19-4. State Board of Registration of Foresters
§30-19-5. Powers and Duties of the Board
§30-19-7. Fees; Special Revenue Account; Administrative Fines
§30-19-8. General Requirements to Be Certified as a Registered Forester
§30-19-9. General Requirements to Be Registered Forestry Technician
§30-19-10. Qualifications for Permit as a Forester-in-Training or a Forestry Technician-in-Training
§30-19-11. License From Another State
§30-19-12. Renewal Requirements
§30-19-13. Complaints; Investigations; Due Process Procedure; Grounds for Disciplinary Action
§30-19-14. Procedures for Hearing; Right of Appeal
§30-19-15. Judicial Review; Appeal to Supreme Court of Appeals