1. (1) Any initial applicant must comply with the requirements for licensure as specified in chapters 18.59 RCW and 246-847 WAC.

2. (2) An initial applicant who graduated more than three years but less than five years from date of application and never practiced must comply with the requirements for licensure as specified in chapters 18.59 RCW and 246-847 WAC and submit proof to the department of:

   1. (a) Completion of 24 hours of continued competency as described in WAC 246-847-065 for the previous two-year period; and
   2. (b) Completion of a board-approved reentry program;
   3. (c) Completion of any additional requirements as required by the board.

3. (3) Initial applicants who graduated five or more years ago and never practiced must comply with the requirements for licensure as specified in chapters 18.59 RCW and 246-847 WAC and submit proof to the department of:

   1. (a) Completion of 24 hours of continued competency as described in WAC 246-847-065 for the previous two-year period; and
   2. (b) Completion of a board-approved reentry program;

   3. (c) In addition to these requirements, the applicant has the choice of:

      1. (i) Completion of extended course work preapproved by the board; or
      2. (ii) Successfully retaking and passing the examinations specified in WAC 246-847-080;
   4. (d) Completion of any additional requirements as required by the board.
4. (4) The applicant may be required to appear before the board for oral interview.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.59.130. WSR 26-01-101, s 246-847-055, filed 12/16/25, effective 1/16/26; WSR 18-09-032, § 246-847-055, filed 4/11/18, effective 8/1/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280. WSR 98-05-060, § 246-847-055, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.59.130. WSR 93-18-093 (Order 394B), § 246-847-055, filed 9/1/93, effective 10/2/93.]