Temporary licenses are available for applicants who do not reside in Washington state seeking a temporary credential for licensed behavior analyst.

1. (1) A temporary license may be issued to an applicant who meets the following conditions:

   1. (a) Holds an active, unrestricted credential to practice as a licensed behavior analyst issued by another state;
   2. (b) Is not subject to denial of a credential or issuance of a conditional, restricted license or under pending investigation by a disciplinary authority; and
   3. (c) There are no violations identified in the Washington criminal background check and the applicant meets all other licensure conditions including receipt by the department of a completed Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprint card.
2. (2) The temporary license allows the applicant to work in the state of Washington for 180 days from the date of issuance. The temporary license grants the applicant a license to practice within the full scope of practice of the licensed behavior analyst.
3. (3) A temporary license will not be renewed, reissued, or extended. A temporary license expires 180 days after the temporary license is issued.

4. (4) To receive a temporary license, the applicant shall submit to the department:

   1. (a) Fees and a completed application for the temporary license;
   2. (b) Verification from at least one state that the applicant is currently licensed. The verification must show licensure status.
   3. (c) Verification forms from all other states in which the applicant is currently, or was previously licensed, that verifies the applicant was or is currently licensed and confirms licensure status.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.122.050, 18.380.050, 18.380.110, 43.70.110, 43.70.250, 2020 c 76, and 2021 c 276. WSR 24-11-103, § 246-805-520, filed 5/17/24, effective 6/17/24.]