(a) A licensee who does not want to continue an active practice must submit an application and the applicable fee to be granted inactive status.
(b) A person granted inactive status is not subject to the payment of any fee and may not practice social work in this state.
(c) When the person wants to return to the practice of social work, the person shall submit an application for renewal along with all applicable fees as set by rule.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations
§30-30-4. Board of Social Work
§30-30-5. Powers and Duties of the Board
§30-30-7. Fees; Special Revenue Account; Administrative Fines
§30-30-8. License to Practice as an Independent Clinical Social Worker
§30-30-9. Scope of Practice for an Independent Clinical Social Worker
§30-30-10. License to Practice as a Certified Social Worker
§30-30-11. Scope of Practice for a Licensed Certified Social Worker
§30-30-12. License to Practice as a Licensed Graduate Social Worker
§30-30-13. Scope of Practice for a Licensed Graduate Social Worker
§30-30-14. License to Practice as a Social Worker
§30-30-15. Scope of Practice for a Social Worker
§30-30-16. Provisional License to Practice as a Social Worker
§30-30-17. Scope of Practice for a Provisionally Licensed Social Worker
§30-30-18. Exemptions From This Article
§30-30-20. Delinquent and Expired License Requirements
§30-30-21. Inactive License Requirements
§30-30-22. Temporary Permit to Practice Social Work
§30-30-24. Privileged Communications
§30-30-25. Actions to Enjoin Violations
§30-30-26. Complaints; Investigations; Due Process Procedure; Grounds for Disciplinary Action
§30-30-27. Procedures for Hearing; Right of Appeal
§30-30-29. Criminal Proceedings; Penalties
§30-30-30. Registration as a Bureau for Children and Families Service Worker